Sharon Ann Hodge departed this life to be in her heavenly home on January 24, 2017 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 77.

On September 9, 1939, she was born in the family home at Athol, Kansas to Arthur and Hazel (Walter) Bane. She attended school in Smith Center, Kansas.

Sharon was united in marriage to Willis E. Hodge on June 27, 1959 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, infant Marvin, Maynard, and Douglas Bane; two daughters, Bonnie Spangler and Sherie Dougherty; and, two grandchildren, Zachary Dougherty and Alicia Sanson.

Survivors include three daughters, Tracy J. Sanson of Phillipsburg, Belinda Morgan & husband, Richard, of Nixa, MO, and Beverly J. Weis of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Joy Hendrich of Vilonia, AR and Eunita Windscheffel of San Diego, CA; brother-in-law Bob Hodge of Salina, KS; sister-in-law Norma Hodge of Phillipsburg, KS; nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, and a multitude of friends.

Sharon, who came to know Jesus at a very young age, was a member of the First Christian Church of Phillipsburg, Kansas. Throughout her life, Sharon was active in her community as a member of the Modern Mrs. Club, The Democrat Women's Club, the VFW Auxiliary, Phillips County Hospital Auxiliary and several bridge clubs. She also enjoyed charter member status in the Haggled Hags Club.

Sharon loved country music. She and Willis thoroughly enjoyed dancing, playing cards, and socializing with family and friends of all ages. Sharon had a wonderful sense of humor and could always be found at coffee every morning.

Family and friends meant the world to Sharon. We have been blessed having learned much by the way she lived her life. She taught us compassion and caring for others as she took food to the elderly and visited people who were ill. She demonstrated love and devotion as she worked tirelessly to ensure the best quality of life possible for Willis. She taught us strength and faith as she dealt with her grief and losses with courage. She taught us honesty and dignity as she always spoke her mind and stayed true to her values. She taught us the importance of joy and delight as she marveled at her grandchildren, enjoyed the company of dear friends, and loved her little dog,Tuffy. Sharon was a loving wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother, and a loyal friend. She will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor LeRoy Herder officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mrs. Hodge will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday & 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for visitation at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Isis Shrine Traveling Fund or Alicia Sanson Oxford House.