Windsor Woman Sharon Finks Dies at 78

Longtime Missouri resident and mother of three passes away at her home.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:19pm

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Sharon Finks, a 78-year-old resident of Windsor, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her home. Finks was born in Clinton, Missouri in 1948 and spent much of her life living in various states with her husband Joe, who worked in the coal industry. She is survived by her three daughters, six grandchildren, and several siblings.

Why it matters

Finks' passing marks the end of an era for a Windsor family with deep roots in the local community. Her obituary highlights the importance of family, community, and lifelong connections in small-town Midwest life.

The details

Sharon Finks was born on February 13, 1948 in Clinton, Missouri to John Leonard Anderson and Stella Mae 'Betty' (Elliott) Anderson. She married Joseph Scott 'Joe' Finks Jr. on December 9, 1967, and the couple celebrated 56 years of marriage before Joe's passing in 2023. During their marriage, the Finks family lived in several states including Missouri, Wyoming, Illinois, and West Virginia due to Joe's work in the coal industry. Sharon was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her three daughters - Barbara, Janet, and Sue - during their childhood. In her later years, she took up aquatic classes and gardening as hobbies.

  • Sharon Finks was born on February 13, 1948 in Clinton, Missouri.
  • Sharon married Joseph Scott 'Joe' Finks Jr. on December 9, 1967.
  • The couple celebrated 56 years of marriage before Joe's passing on December 9, 2023.
  • Sharon Finks passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her home in Windsor, Missouri.

The players

Sharon Finks

A 78-year-old resident of Windsor, Missouri who passed away on March 29, 2026. She was born in Clinton, Missouri in 1948 and spent much of her life living in various states with her husband Joe, who worked in the coal industry.

Joseph Scott 'Joe' Finks Jr.

Sharon Finks' husband of 56 years, who worked in the coal industry and passed away on December 9, 2023.

Barbara Kane

One of Sharon Finks' three daughters, who lives in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Janet Stine

One of Sharon Finks' three daughters, who lives in Sparta, Illinois.

Sue Finks

One of Sharon Finks' three daughters, who lives in Sparta, Illinois.

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The takeaway

Sharon Finks' obituary highlights the enduring importance of family, community, and lifelong connections in small-town Midwest life, even as the world around them changes. Her story reflects the quiet dignity and resilience of a generation of Americans who built lives and raised families through periods of economic and social upheaval.