Sharon Kay Giddens

Sharon Kay Giddens, 76, formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Grand Victorian of Sycamore in IL. She was born September 18, 1947 in Aurora, IL. The daughter of Harley and Mary (Harrett) Klotz. She married Roy Giddens on April 5, 1980 in Hinckley, IL. She graduated from Hinckley-Big Rock High School and then she received her master’s degree from Aurora University in Aurora, IL. She taught first grade at Woodbury Grade School in Sandwich, IL for 45 years. Her students were her children and she enjoyed teaching them. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by one brother, Bruce (Debbie) Klotz of Hinckley, IL; two nephews, Jason (Monica) Klotz of Chillicothe, IL and Brian (Teena) Klotz of Leland, IL; one great niece, Abby Klotz of Yorkville, IL and numerous cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Roy in 1997.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 23. 2024 at the funeral home in Sandwich, IL, with Pastor Nancy Fraley officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Hinckley, IL. Memorials may be directed to Woodbury School in Sandwich, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.Eighnerfuneralhomes.com

Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2165