Sharon Kay Shaffer Nash

Sharon Kay Shaffer Nash, 71 years old, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 in Rogers after a short battle of brain cancer. She was born October 17, 1946 in Garfield to Albert and Maggie Byler Shaffer. She grew up in northwest Arkansas and married Butch Nash on October 4, 1974, and finally made her home at Cave Springs in 1983. Sharon was a homemaker while raising her five children. As her children grew older she went into the workforce working at both Scott Paper and Glad manufacturing before finally retiring to enjoy all of her grandkids and great grandkids. She loved to read her books and spend time with her family and friends. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Meranda Ballard, a daughter-in-law Laura Bradford, four brothers and a sister. She is survived by her husband, Butch, of almost 44 years; four sons, Larry Bradford, Kevin Bradford (Teresa), Ted Bradford and David Nash (Brandy); one daughter, Tammy Bradford Teal, 15 grandkids, seven great-grandkids with one more coming in November; four sisters and a brother. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 1, at 11 a.m. at the Refuge Church, 4300 NE Hudson Road in Rogers. Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home, www.heritageofnwa.com.