Sharon Kay Sanborn

Sharon Kay Sanborn, age 77, of New Port Richey, passed away on May 17, 2023. She was born on November 12, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Arthur Vogel and Ruth Wynona Weber. Sharon attended Anderson High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned her LPN while attending the University of Cincinnati and later went on to St. Petersburg Junior College to continue her higher education. After settling in New Port Richey, Florida, Sharon worked in nursing for many years at Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, where she gave her all to her patients. She was a devoted member of Bible Baptist Church in New Port Richey and greatly enjoyed her fellowship with the church as well as attending Bible Study. Sharon was also an animal lover, with a particular affection for horses and dogs. She absolutely adored her own dog and sweet companion, Rico.

Sharon will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Scott Gordon Sanborn; her children, William Carson Godwin of Ocoee, TN, Matthew Wayne Godwin of Ocoee, TN, Virginia Ruth Elliott of Cincinnati, OH, and Jason Scott Godwin of Hudson, FL; her step-children, Dawn Lawhon and Danielle Sanborn; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Along with her parents, Sharon was predeceased by her siblings, Russell Vogel, Melvin Vogel, and Sally Vogel Swearingen.

A Visitation will be held for Sharon on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10-11am at Bible Baptist Church, 6628 Cecelia Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34653. Her Funeral Service will take place immediately afterwards in the church at 11am, with burial to follow at East Elfers Cemetery, 7128 Baillie Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34653.