Sharon M. DeMarais, 79 of Ovid, formerly of St. Johns died on June 20, 2017 at Sparrow Hospital. Sharon was born on April 18, 1938 in St. Johns the daughter of Clyde and V. Hazel (Gidney) Pearson. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1956 and was married to Phillip DeMarais on July 1, 1961. He preceded her in death in 2016. Sharon worked as a legal secretary in 65A District Court for 28 years, retiring in 1996. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports, country music, going to the casino, watching the Tigers play ball, riding in her golf cart, watching old movies and loving her family.
Survivors include children: Annette Lintemuth, Kevin (Karen) DeMarais, and Lyn (Paul) Searles. Grandchildren, Trent (Kayla) Lintemuth, Miriah (Brandon) Galesk, Andrew (Elani) Searles, Haley (Keith) DeMarais, Breana (Ira) DeMarais, Jacob (Alissa) Searles, Shaye Lintemuth and Devin DeMarais. 3 great grandchildren: Jackson, Seth and Andrea Lintemuth. Sister, Betty Count of California and many special nieces and nephews. And, sister-in-law, Ardith Taylor. She was preceded in death by sister Anita Roberts and brother Gerald Pearson. Also, in-laws, Bill Taylor and Joe and Tiny Trefil
The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Thursday, June 22, 2017, 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 23, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Pam Williams and Pastor Ann Wawsczyk officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.