Sharon Ann Johnson Grace was born on September 28, 1942, to Ernest Norman Johnson and Helen Marie Mansfield in Helena, MT. She attended Clancy Elementary School, Jefferson County High School and graduated from Cathedral High School in Helena in 1960.
In 1964 she married Ben L Grace II who was on his way to Alaska but never made it, they were married 41 years! Sharon worked for the Lewis and Clark District Court from 1964 to 1974, at which time she went to work for the Clancy Elementary School, a job she dearly loved and retired from in June of 2005 after 31 years. After Ben passed away in October of 2005 Sharon went to work for the North Jefferson County Library and retired from there in June 2024 due to ill health.
She leaves behind her cherished family, sons, Tim (Trish) Grace and Ben L Grace IV (Toby DeWolf), both in Helena, MT; grandchildren, Heather Nelson (Brian) of Clancy, MT and Jessi Berryman (Nick) of Helena, MT and Carrie Lynn Puente (John) of Nampa, ID; great grandchildren Kody Nelson, Lucas Berryman, Steel Drysdale Puente, Josh Puente, Mille Grace Puente and James Puente; also, best friends, Mary Ann Bannon and Fran Brown who have been like sisters to her; Chris Borgmann, Nashville, TN who she was very close to her as a son.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Ernest and Helen Johnson; son, Ben L Grace III; special Aunt and Uncle, Clarence and Kate Standford; and special friends, Rich Borgmann and Dawn Ruf.
If you want to send a memorial in Sharon’s name, please send to Clancy Methodist Church, Clancy, MT or Lewis Clark Humane Society, Helena, MT where she has adopted her pets who were very special to her, or North Jefferson County Library, Clancy, MT.
Sharon wants to remind everyone to be kind to one another and the world will be a much better place.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Clancy United Methodist Church, 6 N Main St, Clancy, MT.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 5, 2025
Clancy United Methodist Church
6 N Main St
Clancy, MT
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 5, 2025
Clancy United Methodist Church
6 N Main St
Clancy, MT
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Janet Speirer says
Sharon was one of the sweetest people I ever met in Clancy. She always had a smile and a kind word. She will be missed
Gail DeBono says
I loved seeing Sharin when she came in to CVS! She was always so sweet and kind. I’m sorry for your loss.
Hugs Sharon!
Gail
Nancy and Holly McKinsey says
Sharon, you were an amazing friend and mentor. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We know they will miss mom, Grandmother and GG terribly. You are now reunited with your Ben’s and out of pain. You’re watching over us as our special guardian angel. God speed my friend. Nancy and Holly
Sarah Doering says
Sharon was a long-time friend of my grandma, Corky Van Dyke. She was such a sweet person, and so kind to my grandma. I have many good memories of Sharon and am so grateful for her kindness to our family.
Melinda Magill says
Sharon was a bright shining star at Clancy Elementary School. She was a co-worker, confidant and friend to all. She ran our school….she was the glue that kept us all together. I love you Sharon and will miss you. You made Clancy Elementary a better place. Your beautiful smile and face always greeted me every morning. You really were an amazing person and I will cherish our memories together forever!! Until we meet again!!!
Jane Hamman says
Sharon was an amazing friend. She always was kind and lit up herself and others with her big smile. Her skill at solving crossword and other puzzles astounded me–she loved the challenge and the satisfaction of solving them–so I took her many booklets of puzzles! Shades of lavender and purple were her favorite color, worn nearly every day. Many wonderful memories of 4-some potluck Clancy suppers. I teased her about ignoring her famous Mansfield cousins. God Bless your next horizon, Sharon, and comfort the family and friends you are leaving.
Battershell Shirley says
Sharon was that friendly, sweet voice that answered the phone at Clancy school and my friendly neighbor. We enjoyed many conversations and get togethers. She is missed already!!
Till we meet again neighbor, love you. Shirley.
Lisa G says
I attended the service today and it did my heart good to see so many people who loved Sharon. I will miss her around Clancy and the times she visited my mom as they were long-time neighbors. She was always unfailingly kind to me, always a smile, hug and/or wave. We need more people like her.
Trevor Copenhaver says
I attended Clancy Elementary from 1974 until 1981.
Mrs. Grace always seemed genuinely happy to be around all us children. Always with a smile. I distinctly remember her contagious laugh. She comforted me, when I broke my arm on the playground in third grade and made me feel like I was her own child. Thank you Sharon. Even many years later, when visiting home I’d stop in Clancy to say hello and always found a warm welcome. We’ll miss you, Mrs. Grace.
My thoughts & prayers to your family.
LARRY JOHNSON says
Sharon was my first Cousin on the Johnson side of the family. I did not know her very well, but I had several phone conversations with her and really them! She seemed like a very sweet lady!! We are so sorry for your loss!!!
Robert J Klein says
I am deeply saddened by the news of Sharon’s passing. It was my great privilege to know her as a colleague and friend for over 15 years. As a colleague during our time at Clancy School, Sharon performed a myriad of tasks competently and efficiently with a smile, never wavering nor complaining. She was generous with her time and energy; her caring nature and kindness were legendary, as was her capacity for compassion for all living things. These qualities endeared her to a generation of children and parents passing through the halls of Clancy School and kept those of us who worked beside her grounded with her simple, unpretentious humanity. I extend my sincere condolences to the members of Sharon’s family–especially son Ben and granddaughter Heather both of whom I had the pleasure of knowing–your lives now have a vacancy which can not be filled. The world is a sorrier, harsher place for her absence.