April 29, 1983 – December 19, 2025______________
Sharon R. Lee, 42, of LaPlant passed away December 19, 2025, at Black Hills Special Services in Sturgis.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Church of God, LaPlant. Burial followed in the Lee Family Cemetery, LaPlant.
Sharon Rose Lee was born April 29, 1983, in Rapid City to Bonita Shot At and Arlen Lee. In her early years in LaPlant she was cared for by many family members as well as her grandma, the late Myra Lee. Sharon brought much joy to all who knew her.
She got on her first horse when she was three years old and she loved walking and running with her cousins and traveling as well. Due to her being born as a special child with Down’s Syndrome, Sharon was enrolled in Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, in 1991. It was through this placement that Sharon learned skills and developed a work ethic at a young age working at various businesses in the Black Hills area and residing with very caring foster parents.
Sharon lived in a foster home with Gary and Verna Geuke. Sharon had a close relationship with Verna and enjoyed activities with extended family members. In 2004, Sharon moved into a new home with Keith and Deb Pickett, where she lived until 2024 when she need more care and moved into a group-living home in Sturgis. While with the Picketts, she enjoyed countless activities with Deb, Keith and their children. They were truly a second family to Sharon.
Sharon attended school at BHSSC until 2005 when she graduated. She worked at many jobs throughout her life including Alive Headwear Cap Factory, the Donald Young Center, the Deadwood Trollies and South Dakota Department of Health. Sharon also enjoyed Special Olympics activities, which included track, basketball, bowling and softball.
Sharon was a bright shining light to her father and mother and to others in her life. She could be a little mischievous and always had people on their toes when she was around.
Sharon was known as her father’s special little motivator as she influenced his life in many ways. Even though her parents were not always near, she was always in their hearts.
She joins her Grandma Myra and Grandpa Francis, uncles, aunties, and many others who journeyed before her.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.