Sharon M. Hiberd, 79, of Tyler, Texas, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at home. She was lovingly tended by her sons, eldest daughter, and daughter-of-the-heart, Claire.

Born on October 25, 1946, in Okmulgee Oklahoma to George Amon Shipman and Evelyn Mae Edwards, she married in 1963 and was the mother of six children. In 1983 she moved to Tyler where she worked as a commercial artist, art director, designer, and editor. In 1988 she married the love of her life, Charles D. Hiberd Sr.

Her creativity was reflected in her work and in her home. An intrinsic nurturer, Sharon had a way of showing warmth and welcome for everyone, whether family, friend, or visitor. She loved deeply and was very proud of her children, grandchildren, and extended family. She leaves behind that large family and many friends to grieve her passing. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, and two grandsons.

She is survived by her three sons and daughters, and 18 grandchildren. Her sons are Richard Douglas Green Jr. and wife, Claire, Michael Scott Green and wife, Marcey, and Sean P. Green, all of Tyler; her daughters are Shelli M. Cornett and husband, Chris, of Barnsdall, OK, Terri R. Smith and husband, Christopher of Humble, TX, and Kerri L. Singer and husband Joseph of Chesapeake, VA.

A Memorial service will celebrate her life 2:00PM, Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the Chapel of Croley Funeral Home in Hawkins. Burial will be follow in Mount Pisgah Cemetery outside of Hawkins where her loved ones are interred.