Sharon Lee CripeSharon Lee Cripe, 79, of North Manchester, passed away after her long battle with Alzheimer’s Jan. 21, 2022, at DeKalb Health in Auburn.
She was born Oct. 3, 1942, in Mentone, to Raymond E. and Bernice Lane Curtis. On July 29, 1961, she married Stanley Cripe. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2021.
Sharon graduated in 1960 from Mentone High School. Along with her husband, she lived on a farm in North Manchester for many years. She was a hard worker her entire life, loved warm sunny days and working in her backyard in the summer.
Sharon is survived by her son, Scott L. (Stephanie) Cripe, of Claypool; daughter, Kelly (John) Vaughn, of Michigan; eight grandchildren: Steven, Emily, Rebecca, Marcus, John-Michael, Elizabeth, Sarah and Julie; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Stanley.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.
Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.
