Judy Elaine Sharma

Sharma, Judith Elaine - age 83 of National City and Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on August 16, 2026 at Hurley Medical Center. In accordance with Judy's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of her Life will be announced and held.

Judy was born on May 13, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Frederick Earl and Lois Arletta (Boomer) Russler. She attended Tawas Area High School and worked for 38 years as a Pharmacy Technician at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital, where she was a beloved coworker to all. Judy was an avid board member at Northland Area Federal Credit Union for many years, a passionate gardener and she loved going to the Elks Club for a good martini. She unconditionally loved her children, grandchildren, nieces & nephews and friends with all of her heart, and she was loved by every single person that she touched. She was feisty & stubborn, but most of all caring. Her laughter filled the air...it was infectious...she will be deeply missed.

Surviving are her children, Kim Dennis of Bradenton, FL; Tonya Evans of Oscoda; Robert Bessey of the Philippines; Christopher (Marianne) Bessey of National City. Stepchildren, Allen (Patty) Olmstead of Millington and Robert Olmstead of Mt. Morris. Grandchildren, Amanda (Luca) Draper; Ashley (Bill) King; Joslyn (Wayne) Wallace; Bethany (Cierra Seaman) Sanders; Tracie Beatty; Madison Olmstead; Wayne Evans, Jr.; Tyson (Emily) Evans; Sarah Janis; Chelsea Evans; Caitlin Evans; Matt Olmstead; Amber Bessey; Chrissy Bessey. 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Sister, Susan (Randy) McDaniels. Sister-in-law, Patricia Russler. Niece, Tara (Adam) Snapp; nephew, David Russler; great-nieces, Violet, Amelia & Denver.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Veryl Olmstead and Prem Sharma; step-son, Michael Olmstead; grandson, Hunter Norris; brother, Terry Lee Russler.

Online condolences and tributes may be shared on Judy's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com