Sharon Lee Smith (Thompson), 59, of Dodge City, KS, was born on June 22, 1961 in El Paso, TX and passed away August 26, 2020 in Dodge City at home.

Sharon was a 1979 graduate of Mullinville High School. She was a lifelong traveler and adventurer. Before settling in Dodge City in 2020, she lived in Wichita, San Francisco, and Austin, TX during the past 30-plus years. She had a keen eye for floral design and worked for some of the nation's largest floral wholesalers and distributors during her extensive career. She recently transitioned into a position at Dodge City Community College, serving in Workforce Development to provide assistance to the Vice President and aided in registration. Her passions in life included motorcycle riding, her spirituality and faith, and her three beautiful grandsons. Sharon was extremely proud of her children for obtaining a college education and successful careers.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father Bill Thompson, Sr., mother Nancy Faye (Coppick), and sister Patricia Jean Ricketts (Thompson). She will be remembered by her children: a son, Jonathan Clayton and son-in-law Christopher King of Mullinville, and a daughter, Jessica Favela (Clayton) and son-in-law Sergio Favela of Mullinville; grandsons: Sebastian, Romeo, and Felix Favela; siblings: sister Reba Bradley and brother-in-law Jay of Pueblo, CO, sister Shaila Kemp and brother-in-law Scott of Pratt, and brother Billy Thompson, Jr. Of Great Bend; and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and dozens of friends from across the country.

Cremation has taken place with Minnis Mortuary of Bucklin with no public viewing. A memorial service will be determined at a later date. Flowers may be sent to Jessica Favela, 120 N. Cherry, Mullinville, KS 67109.