Sharon "Kay" Rea

SALEM – Sharon “Kay” Rea, age 65 died at 4:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home. She was born March 23, 1954 in Salem, the daughter of the late Leonard and Freda (Smith) Phillips Sr.

Kay was a housekeeper for families in the Salem area. She was a loving and faithful wife, mother and grandmother. Kay enjoyed reading, cooking and gardening, especially with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Steve Rea whom she married June 23, 1984; a son, James (Melissa) Rea of Salem; two daughters, Hollie O’Dell of Salem and Lisa (Dusty) Burch of Salem; a sister, Karen (Lloyd “Bud”) Morris of Salem; three brothers, Leonard (Kathy) Phillips of Florida, Larry (Randy) Phillips of Lincoln Park, MI and Charles Phillips of Canfield and five grandchildren, Austin, Jacob, Kasandra, Colsen, Conner.

Besides her parents, a brother, David “Pete” Phillips also preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Stark Memorial with Rev. Doug George officiating. Calling hours will be held Friday 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family burial will be at Franklin Square Cemetery in Leetonia.

To view Kay’s obituary, send condolences or to order flowers, visit www.starkmemorial.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sharon "Kay" Rea, please visit our floral store.