Sharon Kay Smith, age 80, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away early Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott. She was born December 7, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Rex Hurst and Dolores Swartzetrub Hurst. The family left Wichita when Sharon was young and relocated to Mountain Grove, Missouri. Sharon spent her growing up years in Mountain Grove and graduated from the Mountain Grove High School. Sharon enlisted with the United States Army where she was stationed in Germany. Following her military service, Sharon married William R. Smith on June 13, 1975. Together they made their home in Washington State for many years. Sharon was employed by the State of Washington as a key punch operator. She later worked as an auditor for the IRS. In earlier years, Sharon enjoyed bowling. After her health failed, Sharon moved to be close to her sister, Anita. While in Ft. Scott, Sharon was a member of the Church of Christ at 15^th and Crawford.

Survivors include a sister, Anita Thomas (Skip) of Ft. Scott; a niece, Stephanie Kinsley, two nephews, Shawn Thomas (Christy) and David Ferre; three great-nephews, Ryan (Sierra), Quentin, and Collin, two great-nieces, Rylee and Allie and a great-great-niece, Braxton. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her parents and a sister, Cheryl Stubbs.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 26^th at the U. S. National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.