EMPORIA, Kan. – Sharon Kay Hutchcroft, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Emporia, Kan. She was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Emporia, the daughter of Lorne and Audrey (Speaks) Pearson.

Sharon had lived in Reading, Kan., and Emporia for many years. She graduated from Neosho Rapids High School, and attended Flint Hills Technical School, where she received her LPN license. She worked at Newman Hospital, in Emporia, for more than 34 years. She enjoyed shopping at antique stores and flea markets. Most important to her was her family and grandkids, Colton and Josye.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Lorne and Audrey; two brothers, Cliff and Willy Pearson; and a sister, Cindy Pearson.

Sharon is survived by her son, Robert Hutchcroft (Dianna), Lyndon, Kan.; her companion dog, Radar; two sisters, Mary Willard, Reading, and Marsha Lopez, Emporia; and two grandchildren, Colton and Josye Hutchcroft.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Sharon Hutchcroft Memorial Fund, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.