1942-2024
Sharon Louise Smith, age 82, of Panora, and formerly of Bayard, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Panora Specialty Care Center.
Sharon was born on Nov. 24, 1942, in Yale, and she was the daughter of Delbert and Dorothy (Bollerman) Deardorf. She grew up on her family’s farm near Yale and graduated from Yale High School. Sharon was married to Darwin L. Smith on April 7, 1963, in Guthrie County. She worked for several local businesses over the years. She loved her flowers, her rock garden, tending to her yard, her pets and traveling by motorcycle in her younger years.
Sharon is survived by a daughter, Shannon Anderson (John) of Guthrie Center; a son, Joel Smith (Mary) of Bayard; four grandchildren, Jordyn (Melanie), Justyn, Chase and Traci (Andrew); three great-granddaughters, Payton, Keeley and Ruby; two sisters, Nadine Allen (Ron) and Sharol Rhoades; a brother, Bert Deardorf; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Dorothy Deardorf; a brother, Dale Deardorf; a sister, Pam Lynam; and a son, Darrin, in infancy.
According to Sharon’s wishes, no services will be held.
The Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Coon Rapids assisted the family, and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com