Sharon Stewart Barrows, 72, of Palmyra, PA, and formerly of Clymer, NY, Mayville, NY and Ancon, Panama Canal, passed away at her home on December 6, 2020 with family at her side, following a lengthy illness.

She was born January 17, 1948 in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone, the daughter of the late Robert H. Stewart and Caroline G. Shearer Stewart Ellsworth.

Sharon had worked as an elementary school teacher at Sherman Central School.

She enjoyed traveling, reading, sewing, swimming, gardening, singing, and family get togethers.

Sharon is survived by her husband; Frederick J. Barrows, whom she married August 15, 1970 in the Mayville United Methodist Church, Mayville, NY, three daughters; Dawn (Spencer) Cooley of Phoenix, NY, Christine (Joel) Valvo of Palmyra, PA, and Tiffany (David) Musselman of Allentown, PA, five grandchildren; Stephen and Hannah Valvo, Maya Cooley, and Everly and Noah Musselman. She is also survived by her two sisters, Eileen (Stan) Roth and Noralyn (Jack) Nichols.

She was also preceded in death by her two brothers; Gordon C. Stewart and David R. Stewart.

The funeral will be held at 11AM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church (9227 Cherry Hill Road, Clymer, NY 14724). The Rev Warren VanDewark will officiate. Burial will be in the Mayville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8PM on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Freay Funeral Home (139 S Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757).

Memorial contributions can be made to the Edwards Chapel UMC or the Findley Lake Girls Scouts (Girl Scouts of Western NY, 2661 Horton Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701).

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