Sharon Dell Horath Taylor, 69, of rural Wingate passed away unexpectedly at 10:57 p.m. June 19, 2025, in Franciscan Health Lafayette Hospital.
She was born April 18, 1956, in Danville, Illinois, daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Clara Lucille Strater Horath. She married Jack Alan Taylor in Lafayette July 28, 1984. He survives.
Sharon was a 1974 graduate of Benton Central High School and following graduation proudly earned her certification as a medical assistant. She was employed by Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation for several years. She was then employed by Farm Bureau Insurance for 10 years. Sharon and Jack moved to the rural Wingate community in 2018.
Sharon loved her grandchildren and family and was always there for them! She had recently finished a cookbook for her grandchildren with their favorite recipes. She enjoyed crafts and cooking, especially for her grandchildren. Sharon was a sassy soul and lived with diabetes since she was 13 and was considered a Diabetic Warrior. Over the past five years she endured her health issues with dignity and grace.
Surviving, along with her husband Jack are, daughter Nicole (Josh) Carrell and their children Jaxon and Everleigh of rural Waynetown; siblings, Joyce Compton of Danville, Illinois, Charles “Bud” (Merita) Horath of Williamsport, Cathy Bogdas of Sarasota, Florida, Janet Richter of Danville, Illinois, Fred Horath of Attica and Linda Searcy of Attica; sister-in-law Cindy (Gary) Coffenberry of Mace; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents; sisters, Patricia Richter, Evelyn Black, Norma Easter and Marilyn Moore; and nephew Billy Anderson.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with funeral services following at 7 p.m., with Pastor Duane Mycroft officiating. Graveside services with inurnment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rest Haven Cemetery Memorial Park, Lafayette.
Memorial contributions are preferred to American Kidney Foundation. Sharon’s family expresses special gratitude to Dr. Sudha Rani of Lafayette Kidney Care, who went above and beyond in her care of Sharon.
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