Sharon Vied

Sharon Lynn Vied, 79, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at her residence. She was born May 24, 1944, in Detroit, MI to Kermit & Juanita (Phelps) Rowland and grew up in Fredonia, KY, with her three brothers and a multitude of cousins and other relatives. It was there that her Christian faith and great love of family, the outdoors, and Kentucky basketball was cultivated. Sharon attended Fredonia High School where she met her future husband, Don Vied. She graduated in 1962. Sharon and Don had their first date squirrel hunting where Don taught her how to shoot. They were married on September 3, 1964 in Fredonia, KY, and continued hunting and enjoying God's creations together for the next 55 years. In 1965, Sharon completed courses at Betty's Beauty College in Madisonville, KY and earned her license in cosmetology. It was a profession she found engaging and rewarding and allowed her naturally curious, outgoing, and friendly personality to shine. Sharon also loved working in her gardens, especially tending to her numerous flowers, and it was widely known that she could coax nearly anything into growing and thriving. This included animals too, and she took in more than her share of cats, dogs, rabbits, turkeys, and squirrels. She enjoyed traveling frequently, whether visiting her family in Kentucky or traveling as a guest of her best friend Aleda, sightseeing across Europe. Some of her most treasured memories were made during her extended visits to family in Virginia. Above all, Sharon loved spending time with her two grandchildren, who she indulged frequently. Sharon was often the life of any party with her wicked sense of humor, outgoing personality, and general love of people. Her light in our world will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband Don Vied; daughter, Donna (Craig) Greco of Hamilton, VA; three brothers, Anthony (Joanie) Rowland of Fredonia, KY, Stevie (Glenna) Rowland of Fredonia, KY, Ron (Betty) Rowland of Princeton, KY; and two grandchildren, Alexandria Greco and Grayson Greco. She was preceded in death by her parents. A celebration of life will be held September 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Ford and Sons Funeral Home, 708 West Main Street, Jackson, MO 63755. Burial will be at Rowland Cemetery in Fredonia, KY. Memorial contributions may be given to Crossroads Church, 4400 East Jackson Blvd., Jackson, MO 63755 where Sharon was an active member. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandlileyfuneralhome.com Ford & Liley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Sharon Vied

May 24, 1944 - August 12, 2023