Sharron "Shari" Kenton

Sharron "Shari" L. Kenton

February 27, 1957 – May 23, 2025

Sharron (Shari) L. Kenton passed away on May 23, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born on February 27, 1957, in Stapleton, Nebraska, to LaMoyne and Genevieve (Hamilton) Kenton, Shari spent most of her life on the family ranch five miles north of Thedford. There, she and her siblings spent their childhood racing ponies and enjoying the outdoors—a life full of adventure and open skies.

Shari had a deep love for music and dancing. She had the voice of an angel and was never happier than when she was singing.

Later in life, Shari moved into town and lovingly took on the responsibility of raising her two nieces and a nephew. She cherished watching them grow and took great joy in cheering them on at volleyball games, football and basketball games, and rodeos. Shari also devoted herself to caring for the community’s youngest members. She opened a daycare and helped raise countless children over the years. She lived for the little ones she cared for and looked forward to seeing their bright faces each day. Shari will be remembered for her generous heart, joyful spirit, and unwavering love for children. Her presence touched many lives and will be deeply missed.

Shari is preceded in death by her parents, Lemoyne and Genevieve, brother, Shot Kenton, and sister Tammy From.

She is survived by sister and caregiver, Deb Allen. Siblings: Cathy Williams and Fred Kenton, Nephews, Clayton Allen, Clint Allen, Tagg (Jayme) From, Jason (Lisa) Williams, and Nieces Samantha From, Amanda From, Brenda (Lee) Nelson, and Jennifer Arensdorf, as well as the many great nieces and nephews and the children she cared for over the years. Her impact on their lives continues to be felt in the kindness and joy she helped nurture.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Thomas County Fairgrounds with Rod Petrie officiating. The burial will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery at Thedford. A visitation will be held on Thursday at 1:00 PM until service time at the fairgrounds. Memorials are suggested to the Sandhills Area Childcare or the Thomas County Fairgrounds. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Online words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at www.govierbrothers.com

 Memorials are suggested to the Sandhills Area Childcare or the Thomas County Fairgrounds.