Sharon Sue Jewitt

Sharon Jewitt was born May 7, 1945 to Gerald & Virginia Lienberger in Beloit Kansas. She passed away on October 6, 2023 in Hebron Nebraska, surrounded by her family.

Sharon was married to Robert Packer and in this marriage, they had 4 children. They lived in Wilber, Nebraska. After this marriage ended in divorce, Sharon moved to Friend and married John Jewitt. Sharon worked at Petersons, Square D, Farmland, had her own cleaning business, and a leasing agent. Sharon and John spent many years traveling in their camper across the United States and Canada. Sharon resided in Lincoln following their travels and made many friends. In July of 2023 Sharon moved to Assisted Living in Hebron, NE to be closer to family.

In her spare time, she enjoyed her flower gardens when she lived in Friend, dabbling in painting, a wonderful cook and an avid seamstress. Sharon also enjoyed hosting holiday get togethers with her family, making baby blankets for her grandchildren and great grand -children.

Sharon is survived by her daughter Tammy & John Noojin, of Deshler, NE daughter Penny & Loren Thompson, of Wilber, NE daughter Christina & Dale Reece of Hebron and son Robert “David” & Tammy Packer of Wilber. Sharon had 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. And her good friend Tom Eilers of Lincoln. She is proceeded in death by her late husband John, her brother Rex, her parents Gerald & Virginia, and infant brother David.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 28, 2023 at the Friend Country Club from 2:30-4:30. This is a catered event so no outside food will be accepted.

Cards can be mailed to David Packer 1505 County Road 1600, Wilber, NE 68465 for those who are unable to attend.

Memorials to the family in lieu of flowers.

A private interment of John & Sharon Jewitt’s ashes will precede the Celebration of Life, Family will gather at 1:30 p.m. at Andrews Cemetery, 604 County Road E, Friend, NE for the interment.

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