Sharon Kay Colbath-Sadler Craft
Sharon Kay Colbath-Sadler Craft, 77, of Charlotte, a woman of great compassion and love for others, died peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025. Sharon was born January 16, 1948 in Mason, the daughter of Raymond Samuel and Bernice (Lott) Colbath. She graduated from Mason High School in 1966 before going to work at Dart Container. Soon after she decided to change careers and moved on to General Motors in Lansing. Sharon will be remembered by many for her willingness to help others at all costs. Not only was she known to help people, but she also went out of her way to help animals, even if it meant holding up traffic to save a turtle from the road. Sharon was a lifetime member of Nashville Baptist Church, where she was active throughout the years in many capacities, including helping in the kitchen, organizing Bible school, or participating in Bible study. Outside of church, Sharon volunteered many hours helping the elderly and enjoying her various decoupage projects. Above all, Sharon loved her family.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 24 years, Rodger Craft; their shared children, Paula Sadler, Shannon (James) Henman, Brent (Kelly) Craft, and Mallory Craft; eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Sadler-Purchis, Alexis Sadler-Purchis, Nicklaus Henman, Payton Henman, Riley Henman, Kaiden Craft, Kylie Craft and Hadley Craft; two great-grandchildren, Zayden and Quenlyn Aguinaga; sister, Bonnie Jordan; brother, Samuel Colbath and his partner May Pouzar; and several nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her son, Derek Sadler and twin sister, Karon Pewoski.
Friends are encouraged to support Sharon’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Nashville Baptist Church with Pastor Deano Lamphere officiating. The service will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Sharon’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Nashville Baptist Church. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.