Sharon R. Fulton, 74, of Defiance, passed away on December 23, 2013 at her residence with her family at her side.

She was born on August 2, 1939 to Robert and Carmen (Hobling) Chandler in Sylvania, OH. She was a 1957 graduate of Burnham High School in Sylvania. On May 20, 1961 she married Jack Fulton and he preceded her in death on December 8, 2012.

Sharon worked as a Bank Teller at the State Bank and Trust in Defiance for a number of years where she met many people who later became very close friends.

She was a very active member of Ayersville United Methodist, and a former member of First Presbyterian Church and St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Defiance.

Sharon is survived by her loving daughters, Cheryl Leksan of Cincinnati, OH, & Leigh Anne (Tomas) Hood of Omaha, NE, 5 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and close family friends Linda & Brian Hall and children, of Defiance, OH.

She was preceded in death by husband, Jack L. Fulton, father, Robert Chandler, mother, Carmen Chandler.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2013 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc., Defiance, Ohio , and from 10:00-11:00 am at the church.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2013, 11:00 am at the Ayersville United Methodist Church, Defiance, Ohio, with Rev. Clarence Dinnen, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery. There will be a luncheon provided at the church immediately following the burial.

Memorials are suggested to the Ayersville United Methodist Church or CHP Defiance Hospice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.