Sharon Applegate

Sharon Applegate obituary

Sharon Applegate

Sharon Applegate Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sun City Center Funeral Home on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Sharon Applegate, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at 10:43pm in Sun City Center, Florida. Born in St. Louis, Missouri to Evelyn and Wilburt Long, Sharon was the cherished sister to James Long.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband, William Applegate, and her daughter, Terra Applegate. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend, known for her infectious laughter and unwavering love for animals. Sharon's passions were many, but she especially loved playing pickleball, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

A graduate of Southern Illinois University, Sharon earned her Bachelor's in Education before beginning her career at Fireman's Fund, as an insurance underwriter. Sharon's warmth and dedication will be missed by all who who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of loyalty and love.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sharon's memory to Best Friends Animal Society a cause she held close to her heart. https://bestfriends.org

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September 22, 2025

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September 22, 2025

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September 21, 2025

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Jerry Baum

September 22, 2025

Bill and Terra, so sorry for your loss of devoted Wife and Mother. Remember always how you both were treasured by Sharon. Since I was 363 days older than Sharon, I have fond memories of my cousin. Many good times shared with her and Uncle Boots and Aunt Evie, cousin Jim and Grandma and Grandpa Hof. We were Family. Thank God for those shared moments. Sharon dancing, walking a dog, meals together--all kinds of good experiences growing up together in St. Louis. Sharon did everyone proud how she treasured her Mother and her orchestrating that great 100th birthday celebration for Aunt Evie.
Mary Ann and I will miss Sharon also--the last of my relatives. But we know she is in a better place along with her Mom and Dad, Jim and Karen, and our Grandparents.
God bless you both and may you be comforted having such a loving wife and mother. Jerry
Because of her dog "thing" we will make a contribution to Best Friends.

Sheryl

September 22, 2025

So sorry for your loss Terra

Love from your Michigan cousins

Helene Patterson

September 21, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darryl Kloter

September 20, 2025

We are so sorry to hear the news, our prayers are with you

Coleen Laskey

September 20, 2025

Dear Bill, Terra and Spike, words are not enough to say how much your dear Sharon meant to all of us and to give you the depth of comfort your hearts are seeking as you travel this new chapter of your lives. Her spirit is all around you continuing to love you, watch over you and be a light in your hearts. Our love and condolences. Coleen & Fred

Daniel Sobucki

September 19, 2025

William and Terra,
I know that it´s hard to let go but you will always have memories of Sharon in your heart of her. I know how much Sharon enjoyed Spike. She´s in a better place now until you both reunite again with her.
Dan

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