Sharon L.H. Byers

Sharon L.H. Byers

February 03, 1941 - August 08, 2026

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MADISON - Sharon Lee Hattie Byers, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Brookdale Madison West. She was born on February 3, 1941, in Madison, the daughter of Dewey Mattie and Nellie (Reamer) Mattie.


Sharon graduated from Central High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Kerry Byers on October 13, 1973, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Madison.


She devoted 42 years of dedicated service to American Family Insurance, retiring in 2001 from her position as a senior human resources representative.


Sharon found joy in many of life’s simple pleasures. She loved traveling throughout the state and country for gambling trips and enjoyed spending time doing puzzles, bowling, shopping, mall walking, and watching her favorite soap operas. Sharon also had a special love for collecting angel and cardinal décor. She especially cherished gathering with family each month for card games and time together.


Sharon is survived by her husband, Kerry; daughter, Krista (Matthew) Ballweg; sister, Harriet Schmidt; brother, Richard (Dorothy) Mattie; sisters-in-law, Judy Mattie and Marie Mattie; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Dewey Mattie; brothers, Raymond Mattie and Lawrence Mattie; and brother-in-law, Robert Schmidt.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with Pastor Nate Crandall presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.


Memorials may be made to Brighton Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420



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A Memorial Tree was planted for Sharon Lee Hattie Byers
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Judy Mattie
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She was my sister in law but we were best friends after I met her brother. We did a lot of things together mostly shopping in the beginning but we also were bowling and then we went to casinos often with our husbands in a lot of different states. I miss her’. Have sympathy to her family. Judy
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Jan Pells
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Growing up I remember her and Harriet coming over to our house often. The Mattie family and our family were very close and spending many Sundays at the kitchen table sharing stories. Sharon was the more quiet one out of them all. But also a lot of fun to listen to her stories as well. As years passed and everyone went their own ways and concentrated on raising their own families, the memories never died. Sharon was always very sweet and kind as I remembered her. Very happy memories to always keep of her and the whole family. She married the love of her life and he proved to be the most loving caring husband. It is definitely a relationship made in heaven. God bless you all and remember she is always with you in spirit.
JM
Jeff and Cathie Mattie
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My Aunt Sharon was always so sweet. We did a lot together as a family when I was growing up. I will miss her very much. So sorry Kerry, Krista and all those that loved her.

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