Sharon L. Forrest

If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true."

Sharon L. Forrest, affectionately known as Nana, passed away peacefully at her home in Wautoma, WI on May 25, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on July 14, 1949, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, she is finally reunited with the love of her life, Allen "Pa" Forrest.

Sharon was a lot of things, and she never did anything quietly. To put it honestly, she was stubborn and crazy, and everyone knew it.. but she had a wild energy, a bright smile, and a personality that filled up any room she walked into. Beneath all the chaos and her loud exterior was a heart of pure gold that belonged entirely to her family.

Her home was a true reflection of the things that brought her joy, packed to the brim with a lifetime of treasures. She was a passionate collector, especially when it came to all things Disney and her treasured jewelry collection. Sharon was a keeper of memories, quite literally. She saved absolutely everything related to the people she loved; every piece of left-behind mail, scrap of childhood art and school work, lost and forgotten clothing, and every tiny knickknack. She didn't just store these things away.. her house was filled with them because she remembered the story behind every single item she held onto.

Sharon also found peace at home making beautiful floral arrangements, tending to her beloved poodles, patiently watching and feeding the many deer that visited her yard daily, and cooking enough food to feed a small army. Throughout her life, she wore many hats and was never afraid of hard work. She served her community as an EMT, worked closely with her favorite things as a jeweler, a hair stylist, and put in hard hours as a general laborer. But there was no job she loved more, or took more fierce pride in, than being a homemaker. From the moment her eyes opened in the morning until they closed at night, Sharon was in motion. She was always taking care of someone, some animal, or some thing. She was always there for you, no matter what.

She leaves behind a deeply loved family: her six grandchildren, Karissa, Cory, Sami, Aliah, Ariah, and Tyler; and nine great-grandchildren who she adored beyond words; and her children, Tracey and Justin Forrest.

She also leaves behind many beloved sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Allen; her parents, Pearl A. Mugford and Oscar A. Pierantoni; and her sister, Linda.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date to honor a woman who was truly one of a kind.