Sharon K. Slaughter

SLAUGHTER, WILKINS

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 12/2/2021 at 18:49:08

Sharon K. Slaughter, 77, of Independence, IA died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at ABCM Rehabilitation Center – West Campus in Independence, IA.

Sharon was born on September 17, 1942, in rural Buchanan County, IA, the daughter of Wayne D. and Dorothy B.(Wilkins)Slaughter. She was raised in Independence and attended the Independence Community Schools. For several years she worked with her father at Slaughter Upholstery store in Independence, which inspired Sharon to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interior Design from the University of Northern Iowa. For many years she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Peoples Memorial Hospital in Independence, IA.

Sharon was an avid reader and loved the outdoors. She enjoyed spending hours working in her yard and raising flowers in her garden.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Dorothy Slaughter, and an infant brother, Kenneth Slaughter.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1 PM on Monday November 18, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Independence, IA, with Rev. Sue Ann Raymond, officiating.