Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Sharon Nelson Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Sharon Ann (Hixson) Nelson, a long time resident of Lake County, California, passed away on April 30, 2025.
She was born to Florence Warmington and Clarke Hixson on May 23, 1950 in Garberville, California.
Sharon was raised by her grandmother, Edith (Wight) Thomas, on their family's ranch on Wight Way in Kelseyville. Sharon attended Kelseyville schools K-12 and graduated class of 1968. She was a hard worker and single mother.
Sharon worked as a waitress in Kelseyville coffee shops for over 14 years. She had a big heart and loved animals, plants, and all the misfits! She always did what she could to help any living creature in need. She had a gift of making people laugh every where she went! You never knew what was going to come out of her unfiltered mouth! She naturally was the life of every party! Also, among her array of cats, she was known for having "Creepy Critters" like lizards, tarantulas, and even black widows!
Sharon was predeceased by her parents, Clarke and Florence, as well as her twin sister, Sheril Lee (Hixson) Wilson. She is survived by her only child, Lisa Benitez; and grandchildren, Shayla Wyman, Zethan Wurm and Damian Wurm.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Those who would like to be notified, please contact Lisa at [email protected].
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
1625 North High Street, Lakeport, CA 95453
Make a Donation
in Sharon Nelson's name
People and places connected with Sharon
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Sharon's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sharon Nelson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
