Sharon Marie Rodriguez

Sharon Marie Rodriguez, 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026.

She was born January 27, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Delroy and Marjorie (McCallister) Snow. She attended Topeka High School.

On March 23, 1964, she married Clyde Rodriguez in Topeka, KS. They had four daughters, Lisa, Maria, Dawn and Elaine. Sharon worked for Bobo's Drive In and the Christian Book and Gift shop, later know as Lifeway. 

She attended church at Topeka Bible Church. Prior to her time at Topeka Bible Church, she attended services at Grace Point and Oakland Christian Church. 

Sharon enjoyed the simple things in life, especially a good cup of coffee. Although, her favorite thing to do in life was spend time with her family. 

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Pence,  Maria Rodriguez- Ard, Dawn Fox and Elaine Rodriguez; her beloved grandchildren, Lona Praytor, Sarah Marsh, Laura Pence, Ryan Pence, Elizabeth Pence-Franklin, Melissa Ard and Dalton Ard; and her great grandchildren, Madelyn and Oliver Praytor and Eli, Claire, Leah and Kayla Marsh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her parents and her brother, Michael Snow. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS. Her family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service. In her honor, memorial contributions may be made to the choice of the donor.

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