Sharon Kay Valdez

Sharon Kay Valdez, 56, of Ottawa passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home. Memorial Service will be 6:00 pm Friday, August 26, 2016 at Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be 3:00 to 6:00, prior to services, at Ottawa Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park at a later date. Sharon was born July 30, 1960 in Ottawa, Illinois to Robert and Evelyn (Kinney) Jackson. She worked for Nell's Cleaning Service for many years. Sharon enjoyed the taste of fresh tomatoes she grew in her garden and could cook just about anything. She enjoyed Halloween and playing practical jokes on everyone. She loved riding on the back of the motorcycle and playing horseshoes with her sweetie, Dan. Most of all Sharon loved her family; her children, grandkids, and her sweetie meant the world to her. She is survived by two daughters, Bobbi Jo (Peter) Mayszak and Samantha Meglan, both of Ottawa; one son, Ryan Meglan of Ottawa; two grandchildren, Jackson and Nora; one sister, Leann McDonald; two brothers, Tom Jackson and Jay (Susan) Jackson; and her significant other of 15 years, Daniel Mennie. She is preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Jessica Marie Valdez; and one sister, Lynn Laatz. Memorials may be directed to the family.