Sharon Jane Kaderka (Cummings) of Taylor, gained her heavenly wings May 5, 2022, at the age of 75.
Sharon was born March 15, 1947, in Davilla (Milam County), to the late Lillie and Clarence Cummings.
In her early years, Sharon was the mascot cheerleader for Sharp High School at the age of four. Her favorite past-time was being with family, helping others and playing bingo in Academy with sisters Betty and Billye.
Sharon’s family moved to Bartlett when she was nine years old. The Cummings’ family worshipped at Bartlett Baptist Church.
Leonard and Sharon met in Bartlett, where she attended Bartlett High School. They were married Dec. 5, 1964, at the bus station in Temple, (Bell County) and made a home in Charleston, South Carolina while Leonard served in the United States Navy.
Leonard and Sharon moved to Austin in 1968, then moved to Taylor in 2005.
In 2008, Sharon became a member of the S.P.J.S.T. Lodge #29 in Taylor, where she served as vice president for 15 years.
Sharon Jane Kaderka was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend to everyone. A loving and caring woman who worked as a childcare provider at Braker Lane Daycare and other daycare facilities, where she treated all the children as her own.
As the matriarch of her large family, Sharon was known for her strength, encouraging words, quick wit and beautiful smile.
In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her sisters, Francis Zigalo (Frank), Billye Wood (Gary), Jaydene White; and her brother-in-law Curtis Freeman.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leonard Kaderka; sister, Betty Freeman; brother-in-law, Arthur White; sons, Scott (Sarah Louise), Thomas (Paula), William (Sarah Rose) and Roger (Sandra); grandchildren, Jacob, Ryan (Baylie), Aaron (Chezni), Kara, Jennifer, Caitlyn (Charlie), Kendall, Emily, Ivan, Heidi, Kaden, Joseph (Danell) and Amanda; and 14 great-grandchildren. She loved them all dearly.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd NW in Taylor.
Graveside services will be held Friday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at Davilla Cemetery FM 487 in Davilla, with a celebration of life to follow at noon at SPJST Hall Lodge #29, 5025 F.M. 619 in Taylor.
