Sharon Jean (Simons) Clem, 84 of Shelburn, Indiana, passed away peacefully in Jasonville, Indiana, August 19, 2026. She was born in rural Covington, Indiana at her grandmother Elizabeth Harris's home in September of 1941, the eldest daughter of George and Lois (Harris) Simons. 

Following graduation from Danville High School she married her High School sweetheart and love of her life, Curtis D. Clem. Together their family grew with the birth of two sons, Brett in 1961 and Darren in 1967. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who deeply cared for her family, enjoyed cooking their favorite foods to include her Cannon School BBQ, Goulash, Magic cookie bars and Hershey kiss peanut butter cookies. In Later years she worked at the Sullivan County local BMV license branch. She enjoyed meeting and helping the customers assigned to her, with many mentioning her pleasant smile and willingness to make their BMV visit enjoyable. 

Through the fruits of their labor, Curt and Sharon settled into the home they loved in Shelburn, Indiana. Nestled among the trees on their 10 acres, together they enjoyed watching the wildlife that would regularly come to the property, enjoying their swimming pool on the hot summer days, spending time together with family and friends frequently with cookouts and get-togethers. The stories she told, laughter she shared and guidance she gave will forever be carried in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. 

Sharon was preceded in passing by her husband of 62 years Curtis, her parents and her sister Sandra (Simons) Woodard. She is survived by her sons and adopted daughters, Brett Clem (Nita) of Sullivan and Darren Clem (Missy) of Merom Station, her favorite cousin Robert Ray (Debra) Lynch of Clinton, her Best friend of 55 years Sandra Banta Preuz of Sullivan, close canine companion "Miles", grandchildren, Brandon,Jared,Holly,Cayden and Montana; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Joshua, Riley, Aliya, Zach, Kysen and Robyn, and several nieces and nephews. 

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Internment will be at Lower Mound Cemetery in Covington, Indiana. The family would like to thank Dr. Eric Heath, the Nurses who regularly cared for her and became adopted family, Carrie Irwin, Crystal Strange, Cheryl Ballard, Pastor Jeff and the CNAs of Viaquest Hospice.