About This Memory Space
This page was created for Sharon Kay Boyd's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Sharon Kay Boyd's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Sharon Kay Boyd. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Sharon Kay Boyd crafted a life rich with nurturing connections, blooming gardens, and the quiet thrill of inspiring young minds, leaving an indelible mark through her gentle wisdom and steadfast heart.
Born in Logansport, Indiana, to Charles Evan and Joy Ann McQuinn (Mitchell), Sharon's journey unfolded with a passion for growth and beauty. A 1973 graduate of Tipton High School, she pursued her calling at Indiana University, securing a bachelor's in education by 1977 while proudly affiliating with Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. There, she crossed paths with Bob, her lifelong companion. The pair balanced demanding jobs with advanced studies, culminating in their 1978 wedding—a union defined by mutual encouragement, shared humor, and enduring companionship. Their family expanded with the arrivals of Nathan in 1981 and Anna in 1985, whom Sharon regarded as her deepest sources of fulfillment. In retirement, she savored serene pursuits like cultivating vibrant flowers, maintaining her lawn, observing sunsets, nurturing backyard birds, and cycling through scenic routes, always prioritizing presence at her granddaughters' milestones.
For more than three decades, Sharon poured her energy into Hamilton Southeastern Schools, retiring in 2021 after shaping countless students' paths. Her classroom was a haven where children not only mastered skills but discovered their potential, fostering a lifelong curiosity and sense of worth that rippled through generations of learners.
Photos of Sharon's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Cherished moments with loved ones defined Sharon's days, from heartfelt gatherings to attentive support for her granddaughters Harper and Lucy. She stood by husband Robert T. Boyd through 47 devoted years, celebrated son Nathan with Erika, daughter Anna with Rick Seys, brother Dr. Mark McQuinn and JoAnn, and an extended circle including Dr. Kiley McQuinn with Matt Smith and their children Quinn, Walker, Merrill, Foster, and Meridian; Dr. Kassey McQuinn with Nick Stewart and Oliver, Monroe, Harlow, Crosby; Dr. Jeff and Erika McQuinn with Maslow, Murphy, Kaplan; Mallory and Clint Newcom with Eleanor, Bradford, Phoebe, Welles; Aunt Maxine Ogle; and kin like William and Sheryl Boyd, Christopher and Dawn Boyd, Matthew, Nick, Patrick and Randa Nola Boyd, Rachel and Daniel Blackie with Olivia, Audrey, Logan, Katie, Maura, Logan Wilhelm, Drew and Eva Boyd, Julia Boyd, plus numerous cousins—each bond fortified by her quiet resolve and tender care.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from Sharon's circle weave a tapestry of admiration for her nurturing spirit and quiet fortitude, underscoring how her thoughtful presence brightened classrooms, homes, and hearts alike.
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