Carol Jean Sharp, 80, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on August 18, 1936 to Tuuri and Ellen Waltonen. She married Richard Alden Sharp; he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Dave Sharp.

She is survived by one son, Dick Sharp (wife, Debra) of Commerce City, CO; two grandsons, Raymond Sharp (wife Amy) of Auburn and Christopher Sharp (wife Kim) of Maitland, FL; and seven great-grandchildren, Bradley, Abi, Joshua, Jacob, Jenna, Justin, and Jeffrey, who she absolutely adored.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Camp Butler National Cemetery.