Born March 5, 1948 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Sharon Elaine was the daughter of Eldon and Julia (Anthony) Mallams. The Mallams family lived in Barnsdall where Sharon and her two older siblings spent their childhood. They eventually moved to Oklahoma City.
Once in Oklahoma City, Sharon met Paul Swanson. The two were united in marriage on October 24, 1964. The couple grew their family with the birth of children Debi and Jef. As the children grew, Sharon sought employment with Liberty Insurance. She was employed for many years before retiring in 1989.
Paul was transferred to work in Blackwell for a short time before moving to Tulsa where he retired. Tulsa has been home since 1991. In retirement, Sharon and Paul enjoyed camping and fishing. They traveled in their motor home and spent much time in Eufaula. He preceded her in death in 2009.
An avid OU fan, Sharon enjoyed sewing, working word searches and puzzles. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and spoiling her beloved Caidee cat.
Sharon passed away November 23, 2020 at her home.
She is survived by children, Jef Swanson and wife, Jennifer, Debi Clark-Davis; grandchildren, Joshua Paul Davis, Justin Neal Davis, Jerrin Cole Davis, Kyle Cameron Swanson, Zachary Braden Swanson and Nicholas Ryan Swanson; great grandchildren, Jared, Jordan, Jaxon, Bryce, Brayden, Jayce, Ellie, Wyatt, Cameron and Addie; siblings, Judy and Gene.
She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Paul; and granddaughter, Johnnie Nicole Davis.
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