Sharon Columbia Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 13, 2025, at the age of 89, Sharon Columbia of South Bend, Indiana passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sharon Columbia to pay them a last tribute.
As Sharon departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Sharon may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Sharon leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Hooley and Wava Hooley (Caldwell); her spouse Thelbert Columbia; her daughter Carol Columbia; and her sister Elinor Olinger.
She is survived by: her sons, Michael Columbia of Fort Wayne, IN and David Columbia of New Buffalo, MI..
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Palmer Funeral Home – Bubb Chapel (3910 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Palmer Funeral Home - Bubb Chapel (3910 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at the Fairview Cemetery (1415 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545).
Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Mishawaka, 724 North Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
