Sharon K. Scott

MONTICELLO, IOWA

Sharon Kaye Scott, 82, ran into heaven and into Jesus’ waiting embrace on April 20, 2026. She is joyously celebrating her new eternal life with her Savior and all her beloved family and friends who crossed over before her and welcomed her into heaven. It’s not goodbye - it’s see you later.

Her legacy of love and strength will carry on in the lives of everyone who was privileged to know her. From Sharon’s own words in a book she was reading and journaling in on the love of her family: “I was so happy and excited on becoming a mother all three times! I loved being a mother and a homemaker! Angela, Amy, and Alison were my life for so many years. Sometimes I thought they would never grow up - the years seemed to pass slowly - then all of a sudden, they were all gone with families of their own. Now it seems like I had them only a small part of my life. They’ve taught me so many things, and I hope they’ve learned from me. Words can never express how very much I love them and the beautiful grandchildren they’ve blest me with!” Again, Sharon describes it best regarding her incredible strength and tenaciousness in overcoming life’s challenges: “Climbing a mountain is hard work. You have to fight through the weather and pain and deal with problems as they come. Many refuse to climb mountains because of this. But for those who do face the challenge, they are not only rewarded by the accomplishment of overcoming challenges, but also the beauty that can only be seen from up top. Much like this, if we want to complete a purpose or dream, we often have to conquer our difficulties and challenges.”

Sharon’s passion in her free time was art, and she was an extremely accomplished artist creating countless paintings during her lifetime. She was even offered an art scholarship to college after her high school graduation. She was very adept at any art medium she put her hand to - pencil, acrylic, leatherworking, pen & ink, macrame, crochet - oil painting was the process that gave her the greatest joy though. She spent hours at her painting table mixing and perfecting the right colors, and applying the layers to get the perfect detail. Her paintings adorn homes, offices, and businesses throughout the world! She loved gifting her artwork to the people she loved. Her art continues to bring joy to those who are blessed to see it.

She was born June 1, 1943, in Monticello, IA, to Leamon Scott and Ione Scott (Bender). She graduated from Monticello High School and Northeast Iowa Community College, with a degree in Respiratory Therapy. She is the mother of 3 daughters, Angela (Travis), Amy, and Alison (Tim). She has 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was married to Marvin Von Sprecken, and later, Tom Schuster. She was preceded in death by her daughter Amy Von Sprecken, her father, Leamon, and her mother, Ione, as well as several close friends.

Sharon gave her all to everyone in life, and even in death. She has donated her body to the University of Iowa and the Iowa Donor Network for study, education, and use to enable others to have healthier, long lives. A service will be planned by her family sometime in the future. Donations in her honor may be made to the Iowa Donor Network or the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.