Sharon J. Vianco, 79, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 29, 1943, in Flora, to the late Ernest Levi and Mable Jean (Hamilton) Dunham. She was a graduate of Delphi High School and attended IU Kokomo Extension. On May 9, 1964, she married the love of her life, Jerry L. Vianco in Delphi and he survives.  Sharon was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Delphi. She worked as a MPP Correspondent at the State Farm Regional Office for many years.

Sharon dearly loved her family.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, and working word puzzles.  She especially enjoyed watching Mark Harmon as “Gibbs” on NCIS.

Along with her husband, Jerry Vianco of Lafayette, she is survived by 3 daughters, Brenda (Daniel) Garza of Lafayette, Theresa (Neil) Wagner of West Lafayette, and Patricia (Tom) Lathrop of Lafayette; a brother, William (Tina) Dunham of Harvest, AL; 7grandchildren, Alicia Tull, Kristen Campbell, Timothy Wagner, Bethany Wagner, Darren Lathrop, Tyler Lathrop, Kirstin Lathrop; and 2 great-grandchildren, Penelope & Maisie Tull.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Levi and Mable Jean Dunham; brother, Danny Dunham; sister, Christy Fellure; and a son-in-law, Daniel Garza.

Memorial contributions in Sharon’s name may be given to St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1916 Meharry St., Lafayette, IN 47904.

A private Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Jeff Martin officiating.

Interment will immediately follow at Meadow View Cemetery in Lafayette.

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