Sharon Fay Haycraft

Sharon Fay Haycraft, 81, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 3:20 pm on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 31, 1939 in Lacon, IL to Clifford and Bertha (Fay) Harvey. She married J.T. Haycraft on December 31, 1955 in Lacon, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are children J.T. (Connie) Haycraft, Jr. of Muscatine, IA, Natalie (Dan) Force of Metamora, Bill Haycraft of Lacon, Todd (Becky) Haycraft and Nathan Haycraft both of Lowpoint, and Jeromy (Christy) Haycraft of Washburn; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and siblings Carl Harvey and Clifford (Pat) Harvey both of Lacon, and Charles Harvey of Hennepin, IL. She was preceded in death by son Brian Haycraft, daughter Tina Turner, one brother, and two sisters.

Sharon was a cook at Meyers, Kenyons, and the Duck Inn. For many years she cleaned ducks for area hunters during duck season. She had a great fondness for fishing in Wisconsin with her brothers. She loved her family and will be greatly missed. You always knew you could come back home and she would be there with listening ears and an open heart. She was well known for her cooking and especially for her jelly and jams.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Lacon Area Community Center, 405 North Washington Street, Lacon, IL 61540. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.