Sharon A. Knipfer Oliver, age 81, of Independence, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Rosedale Green in Covington, KY.

A retired Banking Relationship Manager, Sharon had a long and successful career built on trust and strong connections. She was a dedicated member of Anchor Baptist Church in Erlanger and formerly served as Secretary of the Boone County Women’s Democratic Party, where she proudly supported her community and causes close to her heart.

Sharon had a love for life’s simple pleasures—traveling to new places, getting lost in a good book, and collecting thimbles and magnets from her journeys. She was known for her unwavering loyalty to Diet Coke, often paired with her favorite go-to meal: a McDonald's fish sandwich and fries.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Knipfer and Ruth Myers, and her sister, Virginia Bradford.

Sharon leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, cherished by her children, Terri Oliver Bowman (Mark Mansu) and Patrick Ryan Oliver (Daniele), and her beloved grandchildren: Lincoln  Oliver, Alexis Balog, Tommy Mansu, and Brad Mansu.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sharon’s life on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, with a funeral service beginning at 12:00 Noon, officiated by Brother Gary Wilson. Sharon will be laid to rest at Independence Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests memorial contributions to Anchor Baptist Church, 3126 Riggs Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018.

To share a message of condolence, view directions, or watch Sharon’s Life Tribute Video, please visit www.chambersandgrubbs.com.