Sharon Ann (Vinion) Howard

Sharon Ann (Vinion) Howard passed away on January 23, 2021 at the OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 73.

Sharon was born on January 12, 1948 in Fayette County, Ohio to the late Alfred and Vina (Adamson) Vinion. She had retired after many years in the Bakery and Deli departments at the local Kroger grocery store. Sharon will be remembered for her cheerful and fun-loving personality, along with her ability to joke and bring a smile to everyone’s face. She loved her family and valued any time they were able to share. She will be missed.

Along with her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Howard in 2018 and her siblings, Genevia Yahn, Robert Vinion, George Vinion and Nancy Smith.

She is survived by her children, Mary Jo (Michael) Legg of Greenfield, Dale (Amber) Bowers of Greenfield, Ron Reisinger of Lakeview, Andrew (Melissa) Howard of IN, Mandy (Carl) Campbell of Catawba and Bobby (Nikki) Howard of Lakeview; grandchildren, Tanya Clark, Martin (Kacie) Havens, Gracie Bowers, and Gage Bowers. She also leaves 3 great-grandchildren plus one soon to arrive, along with other extended family and her many friends.

Due to COVID restrictions, a private service will take place at the convenience of the family. A public graveside service will be held at 1:15 pm on Wednesday, January 27 ^th at the White Oak Grove Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fannin officiating. All friends and family are invited to the graveside service and asked to please wear masks.