Sharon Ann Carnline passed away on January 14, 2023 at the age of 61. Sharon was born on January 2, 1962 in Spokane, Washington to Charles and Leola Wheeler. Charles passed away in an automobile accident in 1965. Leola cared for Sharon until she also passed away from a chronic illness in 1968. Thereafter, Sharon was loved, nurtured, and cherished by her uncle and aunt, Leo and Peggy Fausett, who quickly became her father and mother. The family home was on a cattle ranch just north of Deer Park, Washington.

Sharon was educated in the Deer Park school system where she was known for her friendly, fun-loving, and welcoming personality. She participated in volleyball, basketball, and the Future Business Leaders of America and graduated from Deer Park High School in 1980. Shortly after graduation, she met the love of her life, Darrell Carnline. Sharon and Darrell were married in the Seattle Washington Temple of the LDS Church in 1983. Sharon was a loving mother to four children, three of whom survived past birth. Sharon and Darrell raised their children in Deer Park.

Sharon always cherished being in the trees, riding horses, caring for her many pets, and sledding on the ranch with her brothers and sisters—and later with her children, nieces and nephews, and grandchildren. She enjoyed exercise, including cycling and long walks in the neighborhood with her friends and family. Sharon had a deep appreciation for life and found peace in admiring flower gardens of all shapes and compositions. She relished the hum of lively conversation and laughter among family members. Family gatherings were regularly accompanied by a crackling fire at the ranch—and always included hearty and delicious food. Sharon loved swimming and spending time at summer family reunions held annually in the forests and on the lakeshores of northeastern Washington.

She enjoyed romance movies and taking long drives in the countryside with her husband and children—though the relaxation and comfort of the rides often found her quickly asleep in the passenger's seat. Sharon also loved music and appreciated the beautiful piano and voices at church every Sunday. Her husband and children fondly remember returning home from church to the inviting aroma of a delicious roast cooked for her family in the slow cooker.

She endured a series of strokes at the age of 47 which severely impacted her ability to walk, speak, and use her right arm and hand. Despite these challenges, Sharon pressed forward with an optimistic and dogged determination to live each day with hope, joy, and laughter. She had a strong testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ, and affirmed her conviction of His divinity even until her final moments on this Earth. Sharon was an inspiration and source of happiness to all who knew her.

Sharon was preceded in death by her birth mother and father, Leola and Charles Wheeler; mother and father, Peggy and Leo Fausett; brother, Karl Fausett; and son, Johnathan Carnline. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Carnline; daughters, Jill (Steven) Peacock and Shauna Carnline; son, Aaren (Kirsten) Carnline; grandchildren, Juliette, Lucy, Wyatt, and Berrett Peacock; sisters, Loretta (Dale) Keeney, Anita Diane, Rebecca Fausett, Jane (Pete) Plante, and Jean Fausett; brother, Carney Reeser; seven sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law; and forty-six nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel on Newport Highway, Chattaroy, Washington. Flowers may be sent to the chapel at 34221 N. Newport Hwy, Chattaroy, WA 99003. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Stroke Association in Sharon's name. The family would like to express sincere appreciation and gratitude to Sharon's care team at Deaconess Hospital and to all who have provided support, meals, and prayers in recent weeks and over many years.