Sharon E. Barnard, 84, of Rossville, passed away, Friday, November 6, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in Carroll County on December 17, 1941, to Issac and Sarah Josephine (Catron) Hodson. She married Charles Barnard on August 3, 1959, and he survives.
Sharon was a graduate of Burlington High School, class of 1960. She then went on to cosmetology school. She operated a beauty shop in her home for 20 years, and then was owner of The Towne Shoppe in Rossville for 20 years, until her retirement. Sharon was a member of Rossville Presbyterian Church, Clinton Sesqui Circle Home Ec Club, Rossville Quilters, Rossville Volunteer Ambulance, and the Rossville Business Association. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, bird watching, and some traveling. She was a positive and uplifting person, that enjoyed being social and had a heart for caring for others. Sharon treasured spending time with her friends and organizing family dinners, reunions and activities. She especially loved making memories with her grandchildren, where she and her husband made every event and activity they could to watch.
Along with her husband of 67 years, Sharon is survived by her children, Charles Gregory Barnard, Douglas (Teresa) Barnard, Jeffery (Jaime) Barnard, Susan (Greg) Hadden; sister, Deborah Guy; grandchildren, Amy (Joe) Garrett, Audrey (TJ) Eads, Benjamin Barnard, Travis (Mariah) Hadden, Amelia Barnard, Callen Barnard; six great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Sharon was preceded in passing by her parents; brother, Ronald Hodson; sisters, Shirley Beamer, Rebecca Frey and Beverly Gillam; and a grandson, Dennis Barnard.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, from 4-7pm at Rossville Presbyterian Church and Saturday, November 14, from 10am until the time of the service 11am at the church. Pastors Angie Hufford and Ted Lucas will officiate with burial to follow at Ball Hill Cemetery. Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in Sharon’s honor to Rossville Presbyterian Church. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.