Sharon Fannin, age 71, of Van Lear died Tuesday June 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 2, 1948 in Paintsville to the late James C and Betty Brickley Ward. On September 27, 1968 in Paintsville she married Norman Fannin who survives her death. Additional survivors include: two daughters: Angela Jean Cochran, Mary Elizabeth Lemaster; one brother: James E Ward; and three grandchildren. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1 P.M. Friday June 12, 2020 in the Preston Funeral Chapel with Jeff White officiating. Friends may visit prior to services starting at 11 A.M.. Interment to immediately follow in the Ward Family Cemetery at Van Lear. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Arthritis Foundation by contacting the Preston Funeral Home at 606-789-4212.