of Mountain Home, AR

May 2, 1945 - May 22, 2025

Sharon Rose Waddell passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 at her home in Mountain Home, Arkansas with her son, rocks, cats and flowers at her side. Sharon was born May 2, 1945 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter to Harry and Alta Drennan.

Sharon spent most of her adult career working for the West Plains School district as first a substitute teacher and then as a GED teacher. She helped countless students get their GEDs and in turn, helped them make a better life for themselves. Sharon also ran a bee supply store and traveled the country selling rocks, minerals and fossils.

She had a lifelong love of the outdoors. Sharon grew up in the woods, hunting, fishing and hunting mushrooms with her family. In her adult years her true passion for life was given birth on a farm in Illinois when she found her first geode. From her first geode, Sharon was hooked at finding all the beautiful things the earth could make. Sharon also enjoyed photography and capturing the beauty around her.

Sharon was a lifetime member of the Ozarks Earth Sciences Club and the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Alta Drennan; one Brother, Larry Drennan; one sister, Judith Ann Drennan; one niece, Kiersten Walchle; cousins, Pat McCone, Jimmy Langston, Ike Garst, Robin Robinette, John Robinette and Tom Robinette.

Sharon is survived by her son, Pete Waddell; Brother, Bud (Pam) Drennan, Terry Drennan, Phyllis Joy Leonard, Bess (DJ) George and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sharon touched many lives over the years with her generous heart, love of exploring and never-give-up attitude. She will be missed by many.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

A special thank you to the staff of Hospice of the Ozarks for their tender care. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com