Sharon Faye Rex of Winona, Missouri, was born on April 11, 1946, to the late Harry and Sue Hollis. She departed this life on October 1, 2021 at Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.

Sharon was united in marriage to Thomas Rex on August 7, 1965, and they were blessed with two children, Suzanne and Jeremy.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Rex; children Suzanne Cooley of Mtn. View, MO, Jeremy Rex and wife, Charity of Springfield, MO; sister, Donna Howell and husband, Vernon, of Winona, MO; sister-in-law, Beverly Hollis of Winona, MO; grandchildren, Laken Copeland and husband, Kyle of Branson, MO, Landen Cooley of Mountain View, MO, Kennedy Cooley of Branson, MO, Aidan Rex of Nixa, MO and Noah Rex of Nixa, MO; great-grandchildren, Brooks and Riley Copeland of Branson, MO; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents; brother, Gary Hollis; nephews, Allen and Bradley Howell and niece, Jennifer Howell.

Sharon was a devoted teacher who worked for the Winona Middle School for 21 years and loved rooting for her hometown Wildcat volleyball team. She was a loving mother and nana and an avid reader. She made a mean chicken and dumpling and had the patience to rival anyone out there. She was a diligent safety keeper, never wanting anyone to incur even the slightest scratch. This tendency earned her the loving nickname of "Safety Sally" by those closest to her. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Visitation services will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Yarber Mortuary, Winona, Missouri with cremation to follow. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com .