Sharon Petersen
Sharon Kay Petersen, 81, formerly of Plano, Texas, died September 27, 2024 at Windsor Nursing Home in Bastrop, Texas. She was born November 13, 1942 in Webster City, Iowa, to Chester P. and Mavis L. (Brewer) Nelson. Sharon was married to Graydon (“Joe”) Petersen on August 14, 1965. Sharon was a dedicated teacher for many years in both Iowa and Texas. Sharon enjoyed playing cards with friends, taking care of her cats and spending time with her grandchildren. In her later years, she loved painting pictures, putting together jigsaw puzzles and doing word search puzzles.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, her mother- and father-in-law (Elizabeth and Graydon Petersen), her husband, and her sisters: Nadine Cordes and Pauline Freeborn. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kristin Johnson and husband Allen, Kelly Ledford and husband David, and Thomas Petersen; grandchildren, Carlie, McKenzie, Christopher and wife Natalie Svebek and Lauren, Erica, Kristi and Jacob Johnson; sister-in-law Louise Schmelzer and many nieces and nephews.
Sharon will be laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery in Webster City, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at a later date.