Sharon Ann Mann, 81 of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on August 1, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1944, in Fort Wayne, IN to Ralph and Dorothy (Ream) Banks. She graduated from North Side High School.

Sharon worked early in life as a stay-at-home mom, and later in the real estate industry and then joined Hylant Group as Human Resources director. She retired from there in 2013. Sharon was an avid home decorator, loved cooking and hosting, was a fan of John Denver's music and enjoyed tending to her flower beds and being in nature.  She spent much time with her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ella Bella. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren.

Sharon is survived by her husband James, her children Scott (Cheri) Thiel and Holly (Jeff) Nix, her stepchildren Nan (Mark) West and Jackie (Jeremy) Bracey, as well as twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. A brother, Michael (Mary) Banks also survives. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.

In keeping with Sharon's wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements were made at Divine Mercy Funeral Home-Cedar Canyons, 1986 W. Cedar Canyons Rd., Huntertown, IN 46748. Online condolences may be left at www.divinemercyfuneral home.com.