Sharon Lou Winans

Sharon Lou (Vickers) Winans age 74 of Hastings, went to be with her Lord Jesus Thursday October 22, 2015 at her home.

Sharon was born August 11, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Veryl Otis Vickers and Dorothy M. (Endres) Vickers.

She attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary, Burton High School, Catholic Central High School, and she graduated from Thornapple Kellogg Adult Ed. in May of 1972.

Sharon worked at Champs Bar & Grill in Middleville, Gene & Jo's and Kow Patties.  She also worked at Montgomery Wards, Caledonia Foods,  and H & L Manufacturing.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling, golfing, pool leagues, gardening, camping, fishing, cook outs with the family and friends around bonfires.  She was a member at the Moose and Elk Lodge in Hastings.


Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Veryl Otis Vickers, mother, Dorothy M. (Endres) Vickers, brother, Terrence Michael Vickers, and grandson, Dual Jon Nashasuk Kitchen.

She is survived by her husband, Frank W. Winans, brother, Thomas Frederick Vickers, sister, Karen Ann Kilmer, children, Betty (Jim) Ainsworth, John (Pam) Kitchen, Jo Ann Balcer, Mary Beth Kitchen, Teresa Kitchen, Lori Dussia, Chuck Gray, Nicole (Paul) Cipcic, Frankie (Molly) Winans, Kimberly (Wayne) Nicholson.  Twenty-nine grandchildren, and thirty-eight plus great-grandchildren.

Following the families wishes, Sharon has been cremated.  Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.  A special loving thanks to Great Lakes Hospice.