Sharon Ann McCleve returned to her heavenly home on Sept. 2, 2016, passing away peacefully in her home in Taylor, Ariz. She was born May 8, 1952, in Tucson. Sharon was the oldest daughter of Winford Gale (Babe) McCray and Barbara Louise (McCarthy). She was preceded in death by her father Babe and her brother Robert Gale (Bobby) McCray. Sharon was happily married for 44 years to her high school sweetheart Lennard Ray McCleve on Oct. 30, 1971. They were sealed in the Arizona temple on March 30, 1973. As a member of the LDS church Sharon’s testimony was revealed in her care and compassion towards serving others. She was actively involved in the LDS church organizations such as Relief Society, cub scouts, boy scouts, young women’s, primary and primary activities, etc. Sharon was a beautician, cake decorator, and a nail technician for the last 18 years. She enjoyed genealogy, gardening, sewing, quilting and spending time with her family and grandkids. She also loved dating her sweetheart, movies at the show house and spending time with her fun crazy sisters. Survivors include her husband Lennard R. McCleve, her beloved children, Clinton and Crystal McCleve, Dave and Rachel McCleve, Kort and Ashley McCleve; and her beautiful grandchildren, RaeAnna, Ela, Noah, Jeremiah, Brittney and Leo. Her mother Barbara L. (Bobby) McCray and siblings Michael R. McCray, Jeff (Marvona) McCray, Tammy McCray, Paul McCray, Diane (Jeff) Reidhead, Tracy (Lori) McCray, Darrell (Tami) McCray, Theresa (Seth) Saline, Russell (Tiffany) McCray and Johnny McCray, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sharon was greatly loved by her friends and family and will be missed more than words can say. Without a doubt Sharon will be an angel watching over her family and loved ones until we meet again. A viewing will be held at the Taylor Stake Center, located at 309 W. Willow Lane, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, and another viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m.. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor was in charge of the arrangements.
