Sharon Grace Manley, age 75, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, peacefully at her home in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Sharon was born on May 6, 1947, in Independence, Missouri, to Beuford and Lena (Carroll) Kauffman.

Sharon lived a full life, spending many years training and showing horses and working at the Leeton R-X School District. After retiring, Sharon spent her time traveling, being the life of the party during her weekly card nights and trying to keep her children and grandchildren in line. She never knew a stranger and had a contagious laugh that will be missed by many.

Sharon is survived by three sons, Clinton Moore of Belton, Missouri, Royal Manley (Marijayne) of Leeton, Missouri & Kevin Manley (Theresa) of Louisiana; Gary Kauffman (Linda) of Gulf Shores, Alabama; Grandchildren Taylor, Austin, and Skylar Moore of Belton, Missouri; Bailee, Levi, and Reed Manley of Leeton, Missouri; Terry Don and Mindy Manley of Louisiana; Seven (and counting) great-grandchildren; Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Manley of Leeton, Missouri.

Visitation services will be held on Saturday, October 8 ^th at 9:00 a.m., with memorial services starting at 10:00 a.m. at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, Missouri - with Reverend Harvey Beach officiating.

Interment will follow at Mineral Creek Cemetery in Leeton, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org/donate , or through the mail at 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266