Sharon Kay Forness Obituary
In loving memory of Sharon Kay Forness of Rolla, Missouri, who departed this world on July 19, 2025 at the age of 82. Sharon Kay leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Harold Watkins and Christine Watkins; her husband Warren Forness; her siblings, Kenneth Stevens, Robert Watkins (Bob), Sam Watkins and Sandra Watkins; and her sister-in-law Reba Stevens.
She is survived by: her children, Krista Chambers (Kevin) of Rolla, MO, Trevor Forness (Michelle) of St. James, MO, Nathan Forness (Niki) of Des Peres, MO and Mendy Kell (Shannon) of Rolla, MO.; her sister Barbara Watkins; her sister-in-law Jean Watkins; and her grandchildren, Jake Fester (Camerin), Garrett Fester, Kaleb Chambers (Hannah), Alexis McComas (Corey), Ben Forness, Cameron Forness, Molly Kell and Padric Kell. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the James & Gahr Mortuary - Rolla (1651 MO-72, Rolla, MO 65401). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Rolla Animal Shelter, https://www.rollacity.org.
