Sharon Schulker Fields

Sharon Schulker Fields passed away on March 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Ray and Thelma Schulker and was a special niece of the late Clifford and Ela Jo Schulker. She is survived by numerous cousins and friends. Sharon was born in Mt. Zion, Kentucky and was a member of the first graduating class from Grant County High School. She attended the University of Kentucky to begin working toward a Degree in Elementary and Special Education. During this time, she also began her work career at the Frankfort State Hospital and School. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education, and she continued her education by earning a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. After graduating with her Master’s, she was employed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky where she worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor, an Administrator, and served as Governor Brereton Jones’ Special Advisor on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) until January 2000. After retiring from State Government, she served as Executive Director of the Kentucky Disabilities Coalition until 2012. Sharon dedicated her life to helping others with disabilities to become independent and productive citizens and was responsible for major legislation in this area. She served on numerous advisory committees, boards, and commissions. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Frankfort, and was a 50-year member and Past Worthy Matron of Hiram Chapter No. 93, Order of the Eastern Star. She was initiated in Frankfort and served on several Grand Chapter Committees. She was also a member of Frankfort Elks Lodge No 530 in Frankfort. Sharon enjoyed traveling, reading, and crocheting. Services will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at LeCompte Johnson Taylor Funeral Home. Rev. Everett Hawking, Rev. Josh Rayborn, and Bro. Tom Sparks will be officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Fortner, Jerry Carnes, George Mann, Tim Brown, Rick Cammuse, and Greg Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be her outstanding caregivers Shirley Ramos, Mary Bryant, Crystal Middleton, Kathy McGaughey, Leisa Cammuse, Lois Larson, and Dan Whitcomb. An Eastern Star service will be conducted by Hiram Chapter No. 93, OES at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. The burial will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Kentucky.

Sharon Schulker Fields

March 20, 1936 - March 28, 2023