Sharon L. Lough

Sharon Lee ( Hankins) Lough, age 90 of Darlington, Indiana, passed away July 4, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Sharon was the only child of Charlie & Mary ( Spencer) Hankins of Darlington.

Sharon graduated from Darlington High School in 1954 and married the love of her life, Clifford L Lough on November 27, 1954. Sharon served on the Darlington Library Board, was a member of the Darlington American Legion Auxiliary and the Congregational Christian Church of Darlington. Sharon and Cliff farmed in the Colfax area for many years. They enjoyed traveling and camping with their kids and extended family. She loved sitting on her front porch swing and visiting with friends and neighbors. Sharon's greatest joy in life was her family.

She was a loving mother to Brian (Patty) Lough, Kim (Denny) Carpenter, Brad (Amy) Lough, all of Darlington & Kay (John) Barrett of Thorntown; grandmother to Misty (Jason) Neel, Jennifer, Brandon, & Hayden (Erika) Lough, Ben, Luke (Elli), Elijah & Ethan Carpenter, Abby (Justin) Lough, & Spencer Lough, Ashley (Brett) Dickinson & Logan Barrett; great-grandmother to Brody (Nikaria), Taylor ( Keigan), Raven, Jada & Bryson, Noah & Beckham, Kaybrie, Adleigh & Sawyer, Courtlyn, Yuli, Caelyn, Noe, Cohen, & Cami, Malea, Jackson, & Mecca, Lennox & Maddox, Jude & Lilah, Kinley, Shaelynn, Kyrah, & Emerick; great-great grandmother to Royalty, Charlie, Serelith and one on the way. Sharon was especially thankful for the close relationships she had with her many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cliff; son, Brad Lough; and grandson, Spencer Lough.

We would like to thank the great, compassionate care we received from Natalie Holt, Sarah Lenehan, Paradigm Health, Ben Hur Rehabilitation and the many friends and extended family that supported and stopped by during her illness.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Congregational Christian Church, 101 Academy St. in Darlington. Services will be held Monday, July 13 at 10:30 AM at the church. Intermittent will follow at Shannondale Cemetery. Sanders Funeral Care is entrusted with her care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Sharon to The Montgomery County Community Foundation Darlington Forever Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church or you may donate online at https://montgomeryccfdn.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1246
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