Sharon Carder

Sharon Diane (Hawkins) Carder (73), of Whitehouse, passed away, the afternoon of 23 December 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio – Perrysburg, from natural causes, with her sons at her side. Born 25 February 1951, in Boise, Idaho, of parents Vern L. Sherwood and Wanda V. Rathbone. Sharon spent much of her childhood moving around the country, until the family settled in the Toledo area. Sharon attended secretarial school in her twenties. She worked for the mobility center of greater Toledo (formerly Toledo society for the handicap), until having to retire on disability, due to multiple sclerosis. She later went on to attend the University of Toledo, where she earned an associate’s degree in mental health and a bachelor's degree in family counseling. She spent her second career working for Lucas County as a licensed social worker, which she was very passionate about, until she had to retire on disability one final time.

The loving mother of three sons, Sharon enjoyed her family time. Favorite activities included playing games, cooking, doing puzzles, and going for long car rides. During her alone time, she enjoyed listening to audio books and country music. Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Alabama were among her favorites. For a time, Sharon raised shiatzu’s, falling in love with all of the puppies. In her younger years, she had a talent for sketching and drawing. Loved by all who knew her, she touched the hearts of so many people.

Sharon is survived by her sons, Del (Rorke Hiland) Bear and Todd R. Carder; her siblings, Michael D. Sherwood, Steven L. Hawkins, Katherine A. Mahoney, Rochelle (Brent) Jackson, Ronald E. (Yvonne) Hawkins jr., Frank E. Hawkins, Darlene Sherwood-Gallagher, Edie Sherwood, Lilah (Sherwood) Larkin and Mary Sherwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald E. (66) and Wanda V. (78) Hawkins; father, Vern L. Sherwood (78); son, Troy S. Carder (41); sister, Ruth C. Sherwood (67), brother, Vern L. Sherwood Jr.; brother-in-law, Martin G. Mahoney (44) and sister-in-law Kathy Sherwood (69).

The sons wish to thank the hospice staff for the love and care of their mother. Abiding by Sharon’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service held. Cremation service provided by Cremation Society. Those considering donations are asked to donate in Sharon’s memory to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.