Sharon Kay Yennie

Sharon Kay (Nelson) Yennie received her wings on November 20, 2025, to go dance with the lord, she passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by family.

Sharon, a faithful mother, grandmother and friend. Sharon's spirit was rooted in compassion, love and strength. Her days were filled with collecting unusual things, mastering the artwork of putting real life looks into her porcelain doll making, creativity of making stuff bears, photo albums and other creative masterpieces.

Sharon's kindness and love extended beyond our family and was the heart of her home. Her warmth, smile, laughter and unconditional love filled lives with joy. Sharon was happiest when family came to gather and even happier on the dance floor in her favorite red leather cowgirl boots! Sharon always kept her door open for family & friends when in need. We are grateful for every moment shared.

Sharon was born on September 25, 1935. Daughter of the late Sam Nelson and Gertrude Imogene (Minnich) Nelson in Dedham, Iowa. In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her son Larry Nash, siblings, Richard (Dick) Nelson, Donald (Don) Nelson, Janice Nelson, LeRoy Nelson, Leslie Nelson, Dennis Nelson and Roxanne Nelson.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Steven Nash, Vickie (Nash) Moen, Terry Nash, Garry Nash, Sherri (Nash) Schneider and Bobbi Jo (Yennie) Stevens, her granddaughter she raised, Victoria Schultz, her siblings, Shirley (Nelson) Chilson, John Nelson, Darrell Nelson and Terry Nelson, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sharon raised her children on the farm in Byron, MN. She then pursued work at the RPS Rochester Public Schools, where she was head maintenance. Once retired, she directed her time with helping the elderly through Prairie Care Home Health Services.

We invite all who knew and loved Sharon to join us in honoring her memory. A memorial service celebrating Sharon's exceptional life will be held from 10:00 am-12:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN followed by Grand Meadow Cemetery where we will lie her to rest next to her parents. A luncheon at Sharon's home to follow.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and all who mourn Sharon.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Yennie family.