Sharron Kay Garretson (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Sharron Kay Garretson, 78, passed away on November 12, 2023, at CoxHealth Medical Center South from some health complications.
Kay was born in Bolivar, Missouri in her childhood home on May 30, 1945, to Lonnie and Lucille (Covert) Scurlock. She often surprised people when they found out she had only moved once in her lifetime - from her childhood home on South Clark to her family home on South Lillian in Bolivar. She attended Bolivar High School and graduated in 1963.
She met Lyle (Buster) Garretson in 1960 and married September 3, 1966. They were married 44 years when Buster passed away in 2010. Kay was a homemaker until her and Buster took over Garretson Trash Service in 1970. She continued to take care of the home and children while helping with the business. She took over as owner of the business in 2010 after Buster’s passing and liked to joke that she was the “Real Boss” with all the employees.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bolivar, Missouri. She loved her congregation and all pastoral staff through the years. Kay loved the Bolivar community and owning a business here. Kay was known for her big personality! She loved to shop for everything “bling” and shoes. She loved the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoyed attending the games with Buster and her friends for many years. She didn’t know a stranger and would start a conversation with anyone. She loved to travel and take group trips. She also enjoyed socializing with her friends and looked forward to dominoes at Silo Ridge each month. She had a spunky and sassy personality (and no filter) that could not be ignored. Her smile and laughter were truly a gift to everyone.
Kay is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Lucille Scurlock. Her husband, Buster. And her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Loren Laird.
She is survived by her children: Trudi and Jeff Carlson, Greg and Amy Garretson, and Staci Wendland. She loved her grandchildren: Josh, Chris, Zachary, Brandon, Tiffany, Britnie, Caleb, Hunter, Lacy, Kiley, Kyle, Tanner and Dayne. She also enjoyed her 12 great grandchildren. Her family was her passion and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren that lived close and always up for a trip to go see those that didn’t. She loved to be able to text and call the kids.
She also had a beloved dog, Dapple and cat, Mikey that she fussed over constantly. She enjoyed the company of many close friends and other extended family. She will be missed by so many!
A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar.
Funeral services for Sharron Kay will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Bolivar.
Services are under the care and direction of Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar.
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