Sharon Willard

Sharon K. “Sherry” Willard, 73, of Willard, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born April 1, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to William Richard and Leta Faye (Hudson) Hite. 

On August 7, 1970, Sherry and Jack “Greg” Willard were united in marriage and shared over 55 years together.

Sherry was a loving wife, mom, and grandma. She was always there for her family, caring and steadfast, with them at the center of everything she did. Sherry loved deeply and had a big heart, leaving little notes and reminders that she is always near. 

Sherry enjoyed the simple things—being outdoors, gardening, watching waterfalls, angels, flowers, and birds. She had a gentle way about her, and the love she gave will stay with her family forever. 

Sherry is survived by her husband and best friend, Greg Willard; children: Matthew Willard and wife, Katina; Mark Willard and wife, Amy; grandchildren: Brooke Quinlan and husband, Chanse; Blaine Willard; Luke Willard; Anna Willard; great granddaughter, Lainey Jo; mother, Leta Hite; siblings, Judy Chance, Rick Hite, David Hite; nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends. 

Sherry is preceded in death by her father, Richard Hite.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks or St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and may be left or mailed to the funeral home, Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, PO BOX 217, Ash Grove, MO 65604.

Graveside services were 1 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield, MO.