ATHENS, Ohio – Sharon K. Sayre, 79 of Athens, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born on June 16, 1947, in Athens County, a daughter of the late Donald and Lovella “Sue” Koon Cook.
Sharon graduated as salutatorian of the Buchtel York Class of 1965. She went on to dedicate 42 years to McBee’s before retiring. Sharon always loved shopping with her mother and aunts, and in her free time she enjoyed making clothes and doing crafts. Above all, her most cherished moments were those spent with her grandson.
She is survived by two sons, Michael (Kristin) Sayre of Athens and Steven Sayre of Jacksonville; and grandson Seth Sayre of Amanda, OH.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Sayre; a brother Ronnie Cook; and beloved aunts Eileen Koon, Dorothy Koon, Ruth Koon, and Kate Koon.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville, with Jon Hanning officiating. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Glouster. A visitation will be held on Sunday from 3–6 p.m. A message of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting her tribute wall at www.morrisonfc.com.