On August 24, 2022, Sharon Griffey Hill, died while holding her beloved husband's hand in Sturgis, SD.  She was 73 years old.

Sharon was born on May 9, 1949, at home in Gilbert, WV. When she was 10, her family left WV for NM, making the cross-country trip by train. She graduated from Grants High School in Grants, NM. She married the love of her life, Richard Hill, in 1967, and considered that the best decision she ever made.  They were blessed with two beautiful daughters. Richard's job as a miner brought the family from NM, to CO, then to UT, eventually making Sturgis, SD, their home in 1985.

Sharon's career at Fort Meade VA Hospital started in 1985 and brought her many awards of distinction. She retired as Executive Assistant to the Director and Chief of Staff in 2012 after 27 years of dedication to our nation's Veterans.

Sharon enjoyed traveling and enjoyed long motorcycle trips annually with Richard, particularly across the southwestern part of the US; shopping trips with her daughters; trips with her grandchildren; and she had an eye for home décor. She always had the right thing to say, she was classy, with a fantastic sense of humor; she was a faithful Christian; she was the glue that held her family together and felt very fortunate that her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids all lived within a 20-mile radius; but most of all she was the best, most beautiful Wife, Mom, and Grandma.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard; their children, Traci Carista, and Allison (Brian) Ireland; grandchildren, Kamber Crowser (the oldest), KaSandra (Chad) Dennard, Anthony Carista (fiancée Abby Wise), Eva Sturis (fiancé Dawson Pearson), Lilly Sturis, Elijah Sturis, Faith (Cole) Rothenberger, Jessie (Josey) Durham; several great grandchildren; siblings, Jack (Elke) Griffey, and Millie (Rhett) Bryson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jessie Griffey, and her sister, Sandra Eaves.

Memorial visitation will be 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis, SD, with the burial and private ceremony with only close family members at Black Hills National Cemetery a later date.

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