Sharon Williams

TORRINGTON, WY...... Memorial services for former Buffalo, Wyoming resident, SHARON RAE WILLIAMS, 59, will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Torrington with Pastor Bob McHenry of Buffalo officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Torrington. Sharon died after a long battle with cancer, on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at her home in Torrington with family by her side. Cremation has taken place. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in Sharon's memory to the Prairie Haven Hospice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Sharon was born on July 20, 1948 in Fort Collins, Colorado the daughter of Reuben and Lenora (Drieth) Folot. She was raised on the family farm and attended school in the Fort Collins area. Following graduation from Poudre Valley High School, Sharon moved to Denver where she attended Barnes Business College. While there she met Gary Williams and the couple married in 1968. They resided in Colorado and had a son and a daughter. In 1973 the family moved to Buffalo, Wyoming and Sharon was employed by Johnson County Memorial Hospital where she served in various positions. In the summer of 1989 the couple moved to Torrington, Wyoming and later divorced in 1990. Sharon then met her life partner, Ed McClure, and for 17 years they resided together in Torrington. While living in Torrington, Sharon worked at Pioneer Medical Clinic, the Senior Friendship Center, Dr. Griggs dental office, and at St. Joseph Children's Home. She also spent time managing Ed's home businesses, 'Landscaping Plus' and 'The Rock Yard'. In February of 2006 Sharon retired from St. Joseph Children's Home to fulfill her dream of owning her own business and became part owner in 'The Glitz Boutique', a women's clothing and accessory shop in Torrington. Sharon enjoyed golfing with her girlfriends, gardening, cross stitch, quilting, and spending time in the outdoors with Ed. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. Sharon will be remembered for her zeal for life, her caring nature for others, and her infectious smile. She is survived by her life partner, Ed McClure of Torrington; her parents Reuben and Lenora Folot of Wellington, Colorado; a son Ron Williams and his wife Bobbi Jo of Buffalo, Wyoming; daughter, Brenda Tipton and her husband Scott of Rapid City, South Dakota; step-son, Travis McClure and his wife Danielle of Kirkland, Washington; four grandsons, Mason, Colton, and Peyton Tipton all of Rapid City, and Luke Williams of Buffalo; two sisters, JoAnn Totos of Eaton, Colorado, and Cindy Miller of Greeley, Colorado; a brother, Richard Folot of Fort Collins, Colorado; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Sharon Williams

July 20, 1948 - November 3, 2007