Sharon Scott Lunney Bender

1942 - 2025

Ocala - In Loving Memory of Sharon Scott Lunney Bender.
Sharon Scott Lunney Bender, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM, at HCA Marion Hospital in Ocala, Florida.
Sharon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Harrison and Margaret Lunney. She grew up alongside her beloved siblings: Ethel, Jack Harriett and Linda.
Sharon is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years Frederick Bender, and their children Susan & Rich Hopkins, Christine Bender, Rob & Leslie Bender. She was the most loving, caring and giving Grandmother to Heather, Michael, Holly, Tiffany, Steven, Christopher, Nicholas, Cole and Connor, and Great-Grandmother to Alanna, Lukas, Emmett, Walker, Landon, Waylon, Charlotte and Sophia. And she is deeply missed by her loyal dog, Molly. Sharon was affectionately known as Mom, Grammy, and Aunt Cookie.
Her passions included spending time with her family, arts & crafts, traveling, camping, and reading Danielle Steel novels. Sharon was deeply loved and respected by family and friends across the country from Pittsburgh PA, Clayton CA, Brentwood CA, Linden NC, and Ocala FL. She dedicated many years to caring and nurturing young children at KinderCare Learning Center in Concord, CA; and retired in 1999, leaving behind a legacy of compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sharon's memory to the American Heart Association (AHA). Services will be held at Countryside Presbyterian Church on November 26th at 10AM at 7768 SW State Rd 200, Ocala, FL 34476.