A Celebration of life service for Sharon Leewright, age 69, of Wewoka will be at 11:00AM January 23, 2020 at New Life Church of Wewoka, Oklahoma.
Sharon Annette Leewright was born, Sharon Annette Cain, on September 7, 1950, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to AB and Rita Mae (Ramsey) Cain.
Sharon went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 19th, 2020 in her home following a lengthy illness. Sharon graduated Hennessey High School in 1968. She went on to graduate from St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in Oklahoma City. After graduation she married Fred Wendell Leewright on July 31, 1970. Shortly after, they were transferred to Landstuhl, Germany for Fred’s military service. They were both employed at the US Army 2nd General Hospital. They worked there for 2 years then returned to Oklahoma. Sharon was a beloved nurse at Children’s Hospital, OKC, the majority of her career was spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care, until her retirement in 2015.
Sharon enjoyed reading, but her favorite way to spend her free time was being with Fred, they were inseparable.
She is survived by her husband Fred Wendell and son Eric of the home, 5 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. Her brothers Ricky Cain and wife Theresa of Hennessey, brother Terry Cain of Wellston and sister Kelly Choate of Hennessey, also, numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by one son, Bryan, one grandson Zachary Tollett, her parents and grandparents.
Family and friends gathering 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday January 22, 2020 at Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home Holdenville, Oklahoma.
Graveside and Committal 10:00 AM Thursday January 23, 2020 at Holdenville Cemetery, Holdenville, Oklahoma. Memorial service will follow at 11:00AM Thursday January 23, 2020 at New Life Church, Wewoka, Oklahoma with Rev Tommy Azlin officiating.
At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers please make donations to St Jude’s Hospital.
Services under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home Holdenville, Oklahoma.
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