Sharon Kathleen Washburn

Sharon Kathleen “Ma” Washburn (née Hibdon), born December 5, 1942, died in her sleep on October 17, 2020 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Sharon is survived by her daughter Dody Beth Washburn McDaniel, her husband Chris McDaniel, and grandson Clifford; her grandson David Brian Washburn, his wife Jordan Washburn, and her great-grandson David Beau Washburn; her grandson Grant Joseph Washburn and his wife Casey Washburn; her sister-in-law, Shirley Beth Hibdon; her nieces Sonja Burks Myers, Sheila Hibdon Saxton, and Kelly Washburn Venus; and her nephews William Hibdon, Mike Burks, and Kevin Washburn. Sharon is also survived by loved ones Stephanie Bottorf, Beth Bailey, Sara Monchez, Harriette Habern, and Randy Green.

Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, David August Washburn, her son, Scott Brian Washburn, her daughter Stacy Jo Washburn, her son Samuel Theodore Washburn; her mother and father, Robert and Eva Hibdon; her brother Robert Hibdon, Jr.; her sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Clifford Burks; and her brother-in-law Paul Theodore Washburn.

Sharon always put family first. She moved her family to multiple cities while David worked for Wal-Mart. Her life’s purpose was caring for David and her children and grandchildren, especially after David retired from Wal-Mart and was diagnosed with heart and kidney disease. After David’s death in 2002, she continued to dedicate her life to her children and grandchildren. Even though she suffered many tragic losses and events in her lifetime, as well as health setbacks of her own such as being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015, Sharon persevered through it all with a strong will, beautiful smile, and a positive spirit loved by all. Her grandsons and great-grandson meant everything to Sharon. She was happiest when she was around them.

A memorial service will be held on Friday October 23, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. at Orchards Park in Bentonville, AR at 1100 NE John Deshields Blvd, Bentonville. Everyone, especially those with underlying health conditions or those in other cities and states, is also encouraged to live stream the memorial service. The link for the live stream is at:  bit.ly/SharonKWashburn

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Washburn Family Plot located in the Oak Park Addition of the Versailles Cemetery with Rev. Robert Ross officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a tax-deductible donation be made to The Washburn Family Foundation. The Washburn Family Foundation has been established in Ma’s name to support various charitable organizations close to her heart, most notably grief counseling in the Northwest Arkansas area. The family respectfully requests that any donations be made to The Washburn Family Foundation either online at paypal.me/WashburnFoundation, through Venmo at @Sharon-Washburn-3, or by a check made out and sent to The Washburn Family Foundation, 1104 NW Angel Falls Road, Bentonville, AR 71712.

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