Longtime Verizon Employee Shari Arment Passes Away at 75

Arment is remembered for her love of family, baking, and holiday gatherings.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:21pm

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Shari Arment, a longtime employee at Illinois Bell, GTE, and Verizon, passed away on March 25, 2026 at the age of 75. Arment was a resident of Bartonville, Texas and is survived by her husband Ralph, two children, three grandchildren, and several siblings.

Why it matters

Arment's obituary highlights the life of a dedicated employee and family-oriented woman who spent decades working in the telecommunications industry during a period of major technological change.

The details

Shari Arment graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School and worked at Illinois Bell, GTE, and Verizon over the course of her career. She was known for her love of baking, entertaining family and friends at holiday meals, and doting on her three grandchildren.

  • Shari Arment passed away on March 25, 2026.
  • A celebration of life will be held on April 15, 2026 at St. Joseph's Parish hall in Fowler, Illinois.

The players

Shari Arment

A 75-year-old resident of Bartonville, Texas who worked in the telecommunications industry for decades and was known for her love of family, baking, and holiday gatherings.

Ralph Arment

Shari Arment's surviving husband.

Travis Arment

Shari Arment's son, who lives in Monument, Colorado.

Heather Arment

Shari Arment's daughter, who lives in Lewisville, Texas.

James and Betty Brinkman

Shari Arment's late parents.

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What they’re saying

“Shari was the heart of our family and we will miss her dearly. Her grandchildren were the love of her life.”

— Travis Arment, Shari Arment's son

What’s next

The celebration of life for Shari Arment will be held on April 15, 2026 at St. Joseph's Parish hall in Fowler, Illinois.

The takeaway

Shari Arment's obituary highlights the life of a dedicated employee and family-oriented woman who spent decades working in the telecommunications industry during a period of major technological change. Her legacy will live on through her surviving family members and the memories of those who knew her.