Sharon K. “Sherry” Willard

Sharon K. “Sherry” Willard, 73, of Willard passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. She was born April 1, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kan. to William Richard and Leta Faye (Hudson) Hite. On Aug. 7, 1970, Sherry and Jack “Greg” Willard were united in marriage and shared over 55 years together.
Willard was a loving wife, mom and grandma. She was always there for her family, caring and steadfast, with them at the center of everything she did. She loved deeply and had a big heart, leaving little notes and reminders that she is always near. She enjoyed the simple things—being outdoors, gardening, watching waterfalls, angels, flowers and birds.  
Willard is survived by her husband and best friend, Greg Willard; children, Matthew Willard and wife Katina, Mark Willard and wife Amy; four grandchildren; a great granddaughter; mother, Leta Hite; siblings, Judy Chance, Rick Hite, David Hite; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
Willard is preceded in death by her father Richard Hite.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks or St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and may be left or mailed to the funeral home, Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, PO BOX 217, Ash Grove, MO 65604.
Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield.