Sharon Jean Johnson age 67 of Estelline passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Estelline Nursing and Care Center.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Dempster Cemetery in Dempster, South Dakota. A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Geise Funeral Chapel in Estelline, South Dakota.

Sharon Jean Johnson was born on May 27, 1950 to John "Fred" and Alice (Mennenga) Johnson in Estelline, SD. She grew up in the Estelline area, attending Wattnem Country School and graduating from Estelline High School in 1968. Sharon worked at the Red Carpet Lounge in Estelline and then she and Curtis Foster farmed in rural Bruce, SD for many years.  She was an animal lover and enjoyed taking care of all animals needing a home. Together they enjoyed attending local sporting events, rodeos, and watching NASCAR.  Sharon was a very loving, kindhearted and caring person. She devoted much of her life to taking care of family and friends.

Grateful for having shared her life are her brother, Gary Johnson and his wife Amaine of Estelline, SD; two nieces, Kimberly Johnson of O'Fallon, IL and Diana (Paul) Calkins of Lake Poinsett, SD; three nephews, Tracy (LeAnne) Johnson of Bruce, SD, Scottie Johnson and Shann (Allison) Johnson all of Cheyenne, WY; and a host of friends and relatives.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; longtime companion, Curtis Foster; and two brothers, Duane Johnson and his wife Bonnie, and Robert "Bob" Johnson.

Geise Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.