Sharon Elaine Cleve

ISharon Elaine Cleve of Farmington entered eternal rest on April 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 85.

She was born on October 3, 1940, in Farmington, Missouri, to Leslie “Buck” and Lavera (Pulliam) Jones.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gary Cleve; her sons, Todd (Gina) Williams of Desloge, Troy (Susan) Williams of Springfield, Chad Cleve of Farmington, and Tad (Shannon) Cleve of Farmington; her grandchildren, Emilee (Jeremy) Lewis, Bailey (Matt) Zahn, Ty (Jessica Harris) Williams, Tanner Williams, Peyton Cleve, and Brynn Cleve; and her great-grandchildren, Raegan Daniel, Brecken Zahn, and Jensen Zahn. She is also survived by her sisters, Gloria (Joseph) Kochis and Pam (Larry) Sebastian, both of Farmington, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her first husband, Don Williams, and her son, Craig Cleve.

Sharon will be remembered as a dedicated and hardworking woman. She worked as a court reporter and in real estate sales and appraising, but her true calling was in education. She spent many years as an elementary school teacher, beginning her career in Bismarck and concluding in the Farmington School District. 

She was a member of Open Heart Assembly and the Missouri Retired Teachers Association. Sharon deeply loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. She enjoyed camping, dancing, going on cruises with Gary, and traveling with friends and loved ones.

She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Visitation will resume on Friday, April 10, at 9:00 a.m. at Open Heart Assembly until the time of service at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Pastor Kevin Davis. Interment will follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Open Heart Assembly, 1803 North Washington, Farmington, MO 63640 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Condolences may be shared and a video tribute viewed at cozeanfuneralhome.com.