Sharon Jewitt was born May 7, 1945, to Gerald and Virginia Lienberger in Beloit, Kansas. She passed away Oct. 6, 2023, in Hebron, surrounded by her family.
Sharon was married to Robert Packer, and in this marriage, they had four children. They lived in Wilber. After this marriage ended in divorce, Sharon moved to Friend and married John Jewitt. Sharon worked at Peterson's, Square D, Farmland, had her own cleaning business and was a leasing agent. Sharon and John spent many years traveling in their camper across the United States and Canada. Sharon resided in Lincoln following their travels and made many friends. In July of 2023, Sharon moved to Assisted Living in Hebron to be closer to family.
In her spare time, she enjoyed her flower gardens when she lived in Friend, dabbling in painting, and she was a wonderful cook and an avid seamstress. Sharon also enjoyed hosting holiday get-togethers with her family and making baby blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sharon is survived by her daughters, Tammy and John Noojin, of Deshler, Penny and Loren Thompson of Wilber, and Christina and Dale Reece of Hebron; son, Robert “David” and Tammy Packer of Wilber; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and her good friend, Tom Eilers of Lincoln. She is proceeded in death by her late husband, John; her brother, Rex; her parents, Gerald and Virginia; and infant brother, David.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Friend Country Club from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. This is a catered event, so no outside food will be accepted. Cards can be mailed to David Packer, 1505 County Road 1600, Wilber, NE, 68465 for those who are unable to attend. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family in lieu of flowers.
