Sharon Vail Tennison, 78, of Girard, died at 9:10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in the Medicalodge in Frontenac, Kansas where she had been residing for approximately 3 years.

Sharon was born July 19, 1948, in Pleasanton, Kansas, a daughter of Herschel Leon Vail and Iris Evelyn (Baucom). She grew up and attended schools in Pleasanton and she graduated from Pleasanton High School.

Sharon married Billy Tennison on July 12, 1996, in Humansville, Missouri and Billy preceded her in death on March 1, 2010.

Sharon worked as a CNA and Med Aide at Humansville for over 20 years and briefly in the Iola area while living in Mildred, Kansas. She moved to Girard in 1999 and worked at the Heritage Nursing Home for several years.

Sharon enjoyed her family and spending time with them, taking care of her animals including her cats and dogs, and fishing.

Survivors include her son, Joshua Vail, of Girard, her grandchildren Carlie Vail, of Pittsburg, Kansas and Joshua Vail, of Las Vegas, Nevada, 4 half-brothers and half-sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Sharon was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Vail and Darrell Vail, her sister, Linda Richey, and Joshua’s fiancé, Aimee M. Bennett, on Jan. 24, 2023.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at the Pleasanton Cemetery with Pastor Rick Prideaux officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Friends may call between 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com