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

Sharon L.H. Byers

February 03, 1941 - August 08, 2026

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