Sharon Lee (Edgar) Clark

Beloved mother and grandmother, Sharon Lee Clark, 62, of St. Louis, passed away on February 14, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 4, 1948 to Bernard and Genevieve (Schlemmer) Edgar of Breckenridge. She married Wayne Clark of Ithaca on March 26, 1966.

Sharon lived in Ithaca for 30 years before moving to St. Louis. She worked at Wolverine Worldwide, Explorer Boat Company, and Commercial National Bank. She owned and operated Heritage Flowers for several years before she semi-retired to care for her grandchildren.

She loved to work in her flowerbeds, spend summers camping and fishing with her family and friends, enjoyed crafts, painting, sewing, and spending time with her dog Bandit.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband Wayne Clark; daughters Melanie (Jeff) Baxter of St. Louis, Melissa (Ron) Hoag of Ithaca; six grandchildren, Grayson (fiancé Kristin Travis), Chelsea and Chloe Baxter; Hannah, Noah, and Isaiah Hoag; Mother Genevieve Edgar of Breckenridge; sister and best friend Karen (Mike) Humphrey of St. Louis, Barry (Sue) Edgar of Wisconsin, Mike (Lori) Edgar of St. Louis; and many very close and dear family and friends.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father Bernard Edgar.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to establish funding at MidMichigan Gratiot Cancer Center, for those patients in need.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 16, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Funeral services for Sharon will be 11am, Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Barden Funeral Home. A luncheon will follow at the Ithaca Community Center.