Sharon K. Handy

Sharon Kay Handy, 63, of Basehor, Kansas died on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the University of Kansas Hospital after a short illness.

Sharon was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 11, 1945, the daughter of loving parents, Everett and Nora Fine. Sharon attended Washington High School and Johnson County Community College. She worked at UpJohn/Pharmacia/Pfizer for 28 years, until her retirement in February 2008.

Sharon was a beautiful, vibrant woman with a gift for taking care of others. She embraced life and made everyone around her feel special. She enjoyed reading, traveling, casinos, theater, Elvis music, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and remembered always with much love.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Perry Handy, and her children: Brenda Kitchen, Robert Kitchen, Shawn Kitchen, Perry Handy, Jr. and Jennifer Kuhns. Sharon is also survived by her grandchildren: Miles, Dax, Shelby, Cameran, PJ, Colin and Malia, and sister, Patricia Bates.

Visitation and Funeral Service

A visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009, from 6-8 pm at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10 am at the Basehor United Methodist Church, Basehor, Kansas. 18660 158th Street, Bonner Springs, Kansas 66012, 913-724-2077. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery.