Obituaries

March 26, 1935 to October 26, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Sharron A. McGee, 76, Francesville, passed away at 3:12 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home, Francesville.

She was born March 26, 1935, in Francesville, to Walter and Sylvania Rotruck Onken. She married Reece J. McGee on Dec. 2, 1978, in Winamac. He survives.

Also surviving are: 
Lisa A. (Shaker) Cavness Hites, Monon, Daughter
Lydia L. (Tim) Cavness Mounce, Francesville, Daughter
Kaelin C. Shipley, West Lafayette, Step Daughter
Reece Jon (Stacie) McGee, San Marcos, TX, Step Son
Shanna Beth McGee, Cleveland Heights, OH, Step Daughter
Haley Clark, Whiteland, Granddaughter
Heath Mounce, Whiteland, Grandson
Katy Hites, Mocksville, NC, Step Granddaughter
Sarah Watts, Brooklet, GA, Step Granddaughter
Kate Shipley, Indianapolis, Step Granddaughter
Christina Shipley, West Lafayette, Step Granddaughter
Jacob McGee, San Marcos, TX, Step Grandson
Hannah McGee, San Marcos, TX, Step Granddaughter
8 Step Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by:
Walter "Turk" Onken, Father
Sylvania "Tootie" Rotruck Onken, Mother
Richard Cavness, Former Husband

Mrs. McGee lived most of her life in Francesville and graduated from Francesville High School in 1953. She also graduated magna cum laude from Purdue University with a master's in educational media specialist. 
She was employed in the Francesville school system as a secretary and teacher's aide before graduation. She then became the librarian and media specialist at West Central Schools.

Mrs. McGee was a board member of the Monon Public Library and the Monon Summertime Players. She obtained her private pilot's license in the 1960s and flew for many years. She also was a motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the former Francesville Cyclepaths. She was an avid horsewoman and animal lover. She was also an avid Purdue University fan and member of the John Purdue Club and Purdue Alumni Association.

A private family service will be held at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. Burial will be  in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.