Sharon Mahar, 76, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 in Fort Smith. She was born September 18, 1945 in Dallas to the late William and Velma (Cawser) Smith. She had worked for the Fort Smith Public School System.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, George Ann Claborne; and a brother, Johnny Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Howard Mahar of the home; two sons, Eddie Mahar and wife Tracy of Powderly, TX, and Mark Mahar and wife Tiffany of Alma; four grandchildren, Kyler Mahar, Kaylie Mahar, Jaden Mahar, and Mason Mahar; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Mahar, Shawn Darter, Andrew Daniels, Kelly Smither, Adam Nicholson, and Kevin Kizzia.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
