Sharon Kay (Spranger) Newell, 67, of Merrill, WI, passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2022 under the care of Aspirius Hospice Care at Pine Crest Nursing Home NCHC. Sharon was born in Stoddard County Missouri on February 9, 1955, to Llyod and Irene (Jarrell) Spranger. Sharon lived in Missouri on and off, residing in Racine WI the remainder of her time until she moved to Merrill WI to spend the rest of her days. Sharon married Rocky J Newell in 1982 in Missouri. Sharon was a factory worker for part of her life. Sharon Loved to just sit outside and feel the sun on her face, rather than watch television. She loved fishing, although she was would not eat it. She believed in catch and release. Sharon was a caring soul, who would give everything she had if it helped someone else have an easier life. Sharon was a big fan of Elvis Presley, even owning a large ceramic statue of him. There was not an Elvis Presley movie she has not seen. Sharon and her siblings were jokesters, always pulling pranks on each other. Sharon loved getting together with family and playing cards and having dinner on the weekends. Recently Sharon had an ongoing commentary with 2 of her nieces; about them being on the 3rd floor and she is on the 5th floor- she will meet them in the middle, and they can be together. Sharon was proceeded in death by her husband Rocky J Newell, Son – Thomas W. Taylor, her parents Lloyd and Irene (Jarrell) Spranger, Brothers- Lloyd G Spranger, David Spranger, Gordon Spranger, Sister-Donna M. Gronholm. Sharon is survived by her son Jerry S. Taylor, Sisters Mary Spranger and Judith (Roy) Ours, Brother n law Clifford Gronholm SR., Granddaughter's Amber Taylor, Kayla (Mike) Mizell, Megan (Kole) Kelley. Great Granddaughter Ada Mizell and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Trinity Church by Pastor Gustafson, 107 North State Street Merrill Wi 54452. Visitation will be from 9am- 10 am, service will be held at 10 am with a luncheon to follow. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be sent in care of Katrina Woller N3317 County Road G, Merrill WI 54452