Sharon L. Kirkham

• BORN: November 18, 1941
• DIED:  April 11, 2015
• LOCATION: Mount Ida, AR

Sharon L. Kirkham, age 73, passed away April 11, 2015 in Mt. Ida, AR. She was born November 18, 1941 to Wendell L. Shirack and Alvena Shirack in Salina, KS. Sharon was a loving wife and mother above all else. She loved the outdoors such as camping, fishing, sightseeing, working in her flower beds or garden. She loved going dancing with her loving husband and socializing with family and friends. It was all about family her whole entire being. Sharon was very hard-working and loved to work crossword puzzles and loved to watch “Dancing With The Stars”. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Charles A. Kirkham, Jr.; sister: Cecelia G. Carnes; step-daughter: Lynne M. Kirkham and grandson: Joseph C. Andrews.

Survivors:
Son: William H. (Christina) Andrews of Leesville, LA
Daughter: Julia K. (Kevin) Betts of Mt. Ida, AR
Grandchildren: Brandi E. Betts of Mt. Ida, AR, Tyler L. Betts of Mt. Ida, AR and Laura M. Cameron of Lena, LA.
Great Grandchild: Weston L. Harper

Arrangements will be made under the direction of Ryan Funeral Home in Salinas, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Research Hospital.