NEW WHITELAND
Sharon Joy Huffman, 83, of New Whiteland, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, surrounded by family.
She was born September 9, 1939, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Roy and Janet (Jessup) Sipe. On October 18, 1957, she married Harland Leon Huffman, and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2014.
Sharon is survived by her daughters, Terri Bowman and Jeff Lane, of Fountaintown, Cathy Murray and husband, Steve, of Greenwood, and Linda Huffman of Whiteland; brothers, Steve Sipe and wife, Mary, of Mission Viejo, California, and Rick Sipe and wife, Pat, of Clarkston, Michigan; sisters, Cinda Andis and husband, Steve, of Morristown, and Connie Cunningham and significant other, Rick, of Spiceland; grandchildren, Brad Huffman, Jared Bowman, Amber Norton, Justin Smith, Jennifer Rice, Heather Huffman and Jessica Huffman; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to Harland, Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; son, Scott Huffman; great-grandson, Gavin Huffman; and great-great granddaughter, Riverlyn Napier.
Sharon graduated in 1957 from Morristown High School.
She formerly attended Morristown Christian Church.
Sharon formerly worked in the personnel department at Sears. After retirement, she worked at Taylor Distributors.
She enjoyed watching sports, especially Indiana University basketball.
Attending her grandchildren’s activities was very important to Sharon.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Frazier Chapel, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the funeral home., with Bill Farmer and Pastor Fred Hickman officiating.
Interment will be at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240; Indiana Parkinson’s Foundation, Cell Therapy Foundation, 351 W. 10th St., Suite 505, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202; or Families of SMA, 925 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007.
Online condolences may be shared with Sharon’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
