Sharon Aline Mulford, 69, of Bridgeport, NE passed away on April 1, 2024 in Scottsbluff, NE. A memorial service will be held on Monday April 15, 2024 at 10:00AM at Grace Chapel in Scottsbluff, NE. A private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Banner County Fire Department or Firefighter Ministry. Fond memories and messages of sympathy may be left for the family at www.dugankramer.com
Sharon was born October 24, 1954 in Atkinson, Nebraska to Charles Linden and Loretta Mae (Berry) Mulford. The family lived in the Cleveland Community north of Stuart, Nebraska on the family farm until her father joined the Nebraska State Patrol in 1959 and they moved to Osceola, NE and then to Kearney, NE in 1965. In 1969, she made her choice to follow Jesus and was faithful to that choice. She graduated from Kearney High School in 1973. She married Gary Guy Grubbs on August 6, 1973 and moved to Harrisburg, NE. Three children were born to that union; Curtis LeRoy on June 18, 1974, Timothy Guy on November 2, 1976 and Sarah Lynn on August 5, 1981.
Sharon drove a school bus for 13 years for Banner County School, drove a rural mail route for 2 1/2 years, volunteered as an EMT/firefighter for the Banner County Volunteer Fire Dept for 15 years and served 12 1/2 years as Deputy Clerk for Banner County Court, also serving in Kimball, Cheyenne and Scotts Bluff County as needed. She moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2000, working in the civil/small claims division of Lancaster County Court. In 2005, Sharon moved to Cherry County, Nebraska and worked as a CNA caring for an elderly lady on a ranch 50 miles south of Valentine. In 2006, she moved into Valentine and worked for NorthStar Services, working with the mentally and physically handicapped. In 2007, she began work as a medication aide at Cherry Hills Estates, an assisted living facility. In 2019, she moved to Bridgeport, NE, purchasing a home there. In December of 2019, she began work as a CNA at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff until she retired on September 24, 2020. Retirement meant more time with family, fishing, playing the piano and organizing family history. She also enjoyed photography and traveling.
Sharon is survived by her children, Curtis (Vicki) Grubbs, Timothy (Carissa) Grubbs, and Sarah (Ryan) Mason, all of Banner County, NE; Grandchildren, TJ (Amelia) Grubbs, Christina (Jericho) Goss, Haddie Grubbs, Rylie, Makyla, Logan, Shawnie, Saryah, and Makenzy Mason, Payslee and Champ Smith; Great-grandchildren Grayson Grubbs and Mara Jo Goss; brothers Anthony (Karen) Mulford of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Berry (Jessie) Mulford of Edmond, Oklahoma; plus many nieces, nephews and friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Mulford and Loretta Mulford; and her grandson, Garrett Guy Grubbs in 2021.
We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Brookestone Hospice and Monument Care and Rehabilitation for the exceptional care Mom received in her final days.