Sharon K. Stephens

Sharon K. Stephens obituary, Land O'Lakes, FL

Sharon K. Stephens

Sharon Stephens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Loyless Funeral Home - Land O'Lakes on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Sharon K. Stephens, 04/28/1940 - 10/7/2025, was born in Paxton, Illinois, and passed away in Tampa, Florida, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, James; her son, Chris (Eng) and his mother-in-law (Amy); her stepson, James Jr. (Janna); her grandsons, Blake, Jacob, Joshua, and Jonah; her nephew, Rick (Janine); and her caregiver, Anonka (Eric). Sharon was a commercial real estate broker, owner and administrator of Jewish Center Towers, retiring in 2011. A private funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay are appreciated. Sharon was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed traveling, hunting, and fishing. She adored her little Manchester Terrier, "Manny." She was a very special woman and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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