Shara Lynn Nichols Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shara Lynn Nichols of Smithton, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 30, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Schwartz and Floyd Schwartz Sr.; her grandson Leslie Louis Nichols-Brown; and her siblings, Larry Schwartz, Sharon Kay Cooper and Steven Maxwell (Rodney).

She is survived by: her husband Reggie Nichols; her children, Teresa Fields, Patrick Nichols and Lyndsey Brown (Jeff); her grandchildren, Dakota, Jordan Fields and Nora Lynn Brown; her siblings, Rick Schwartz (Joan), Sondra Eagan and Floyd Schwartz Jr. (Angela); and her close friend Donna Whitworth (Tom). She is also survived by many Aunts, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shara Nichols Memorial fund.