Sharon Marie Sidwell

Sharon Marie Sidwell, 52, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis, surrounded by her loving family following a courageous 17 year battle with cancer. She was born May 23, 1961 in Richmond, the daughter of Darrell Skaggs and Rose Dance-Lee. Sharon was a 1979 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School and married the love of her life, Eddie Sidwell on March 29, 1980. She graduated in 1988 from Ivy Tech Community College with a degree in nursing and for 25 years Sharon loved serving others as an LPN at the Henry County Clinic, Heritage House, New Castle Pediatrics, Hickory Creek and St. Vincent New Hope. She was a born again Christian and a member of Open Arms Church. Her favorite verse was Matthew 28:19 “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations…” She was the founder and coordinator of Little Light Ministries and participated in mission work throughout the U.S. including the South Dakota Pine Ridge Reservation of the Lakota Tribe of Native Americans. She enjoyed skydiving, traveling, cooking, gardening, Pepsi, fruits and vegetables, and family gatherings but, most of all serving others. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Eddie Sidwell, mother, Rose Dance-Lee of New Castle; father, Darrell Skaggs of Cambridge City ; two daughters, Jennifer (husband: Scott) Loveless of New Castle and Rosie (husband: Brandon) Thrasher of Muncie; three step-children, Billy Sidwell, Roger Sidwell and Juanita (husband: David) LaBlanc; 8 grandchildren; a grand-dog; four brothers, Artie Lee, Loring Lee, Rusty Lee and Johnny Skaggs; two nieces and nephews and other extended family; and special friends, Chief Red Cloud, Chief of the Lakota Indians; Dr. Nick Rigas and Dr. Richard Borrowdale. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; a sister-in-law, Mindy Lee and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastors Paul Davis and Denny Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Summit Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of Henry County and Little Light Ministries. You may send a personal condolence to the family at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Sharon Sidwell.

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Sharon Marie Sidwell

May 23, 1961 - June 15, 2013