Sharon Kay Hoskins

December 3, 1945 - July 26, 2022

Sharon Kay Hoskins, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She was 76 years of age.

Sharon was born on December 3, 1945, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Roy Edward and Irma Maxine (Crosby) Miles. She is a graduate of William Chrisman High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Park College. Sharon had a very artistic mind and would draw, decorate cakes, and write. Her faith in the Lord was great and she had a heart of a servant and a great love of people. Sharon would go out of her way to spread kindness and love to all she came in contact with and would use that as her ministry. She volunteered at church, counseling those going through hard times and addictions. Sharon suffered a great loss when her young daughter, Carri Sue, passed away. Wanting to help others, going through similar grief, Sharon wrote of Carri Sue, and the experience of her loss, in a book that was published. Sharon loved music and singing, enjoyed down time watching television and movies, and loved to study the bible. She loved and cared for people so much; it made a true impact in her community and to her family. Sharon will be deeply missed.

A memorial visitation and service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Missouri 64055. Family will greet guests between the hours of 9-10am, with service to follow at 10am. Sharon will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence, Missouri.

Sharon is survived by her children, Gregory D. (Gayle) Hayward; Denton Roy Hayward; David B. (Angie) Wray; grandchildren, Britni (Jeff) Brayfield, Savana Hayward, Edison Hayward, Henry Hayward, Harrison Hayward, Molly Wray, Courtney Wray; great grandchildren, Bentley Brayfield, Bowen Brayfield; siblings, Larry Miles, Carol (Kenny) Garrett; sister-in-law, Margaret Miles; brother-in-law, Larry Dumas; many extended family and dear friends. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Carri Sue; grandson, Myles D. Hayward; husband, Larry Wray; parents, Roy and Irma Miles; siblings, Roger Miles and Norma Dumas.