Sharon Mae Guffey, 83, of Viola, Arkansas, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born on March 27, 1943, in Elizabeth, Arkansas, to Grover Corbie Borden and Bernestine Lily (Snelgroes) Borden. On July 15, 1960, she married the love of her life, Jessie William “JW” Guffey, in Elizabeth, Arkansas.
Sharon was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family and home. She loved spending time with her family, playing cards, cooking, and canning. Throughout her life, she faithfully worked alongside JW on the family farm and in their business endeavors. One of her greatest joys was watching her grandchildren play ball and celebrating their accomplishments. Sharon was a faithful Christian who was active in her church and was a longtime member of Enterprise Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Bryan Guffey (Dana) of Viola, Arkansas; two daughters, Lisa Shrable (Ray) of Gepp, Arkansas, and Tresa Lester (Lee) of Viola, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Jessie Shrable (Dani), Corby James (Charity), Leslie Moss (Bradley), Lane Guffey (Tayhlor), Carson Guffey, and Clint Lester (Kirsten); eight great-grandchildren; and her sister, Linda Hunt of Bexar, Arkansas; many nieces and nephews, along with many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie William “JW” Guffey; her parents, Grover Corbie Borden and Bernestine Lily (Snelgroes) Borden; and her sister, Billie Joyce Martin.
Memorials donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association.
