Sharon Ruffcorn, 79, died on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Azria Health Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine. She was born on May 3, 1946, in Mondamin, to Leonard Elvis and Lena Mae (Myers) Ruffcorn. She grew up in the Mondamin area and graduated from Mondamin High School. She worked at Lozier Corporation in Omaha for 35 years and in Fort Calhoun for five years.
Sharon enjoyed reading, sewing and doing crafts. She was also a member of the Harrison County Genealogical Society and loved researching genealogy.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Chuck Ruffcorn, and nephew, Jeremiah Lee Ruffcorn. She is survived by her good friends, Patricia Sattoff of Beatrice, Neb. and Larry Stevens of Mondamin; brother, Ronald Ruffcorn and his wife Charlene of Avoca; nephew, Nickolas Ruffcorn and his wife Lisa; two great nieces, Whitney and Danielle and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held for Sharon on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine. Pastor Carolyn Bothwell officiated the service. The recorded musical selections were “Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill and “One Day At A Time” by Cristy Lane. Pallbearers included Barry Chritensen, David Myers, Danny Ruffcorn, Dennis Ruffcorn, and Larry Stevens. Sharon’s final resting place is Noyes Cemetery in Mondamin.
Fouts Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com
