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Sharon Ann Hemingway Blackett, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 27, 2023, in Palmer, Alaska, at the age of 76. Born on January 24, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, she was the daughter of John Raymond Hemingway and Anna Lee Haymore. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and brothers John Michael Hemingway, Raymond Lee Hemingway, and Kenneth Franklin Hemingway.
She is survived by her loving husband George Steven Blackett, and their children: John Dwayne Turpin (Whitney), Hunter Cazier Blackett (Rachel), Grainger Harrison Blackett (Kathryn), and Brooke Eileen Sutherland (Daryl). Sharon leaves behind a legacy through her 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Sharon graduated from Granger High School in Granger, Utah, in 1965. She spent the last 23 years of her life in Palmer, Alaska. Sharon's kindness, warmth, and unwavering love will be remembered by all those whose lives she touched.
Sharon was known for her infectious sense of humor, which brightened the lives of all who knew her. Her quick wit and playful spirit brought laughter to countless moments. She will be deeply missed by her sister Debbie Shepherd and a host of extended family and friends. May her laughter echo in the hearts of those she leaves behind.
The family will hold a private graveside service in Palmer, Alaska.