Sharon Jo Halligan, 80, of North Platte, passed away June 7, 2018 at Perkins County Health Services.
Sharon was born May 17, 1938 to Cecil and Alice (Daly) Goodwin at North Platte. She graduated from North Platte High School and attended Hastings Community College.
Sharon married Harrison Halligan on February 16, 1958 and they lived and raised their family on their ranch northwest of North Platte.
Sharon was involved in the Miss Rodeo America, Inc., serving two terms as president and serving on their executive board for many years. She served on many committees for Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association, serving many years as president. Also, she was chairman of the NEBRASKAland Days Queen committee. She received A Friend of Miss Rodeo Nebraska Award in 2017. She was instrumental in helping to bring the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant permanently to NEBRASKAland Days – Buffalo Bill Rodeo. She was the first National Director of Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association, serving for three years. She also served on the first Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska Pageant Committee. Sharon loved to judge and did in many states and local contests over the years. Her passion was helping young women obtain their dreams of becoming a Rodeo Queen. She traveled to many rodeos with her steer wrestling husband, Harrison. Her husband, children, grandchildren and friends were always the love of her life.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Tammie Halligan and three sisters.
She is survived by son, Dan (Cindy) Halligan of North Platte; daughter, Claudia Coble of Big Springs; grandchildren, Sarah (Chris) Wright of Arizona, Monica Halligan of California, Travis Halligan of North Platte, Sawyer (Kegan) Rabe of Arthur, Carter (Haley) Coble of North Platte, Stephanie (Aric) Riggins of McCook, Craig (Erin) Freeburg of North Platte; seven great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
A memorial has been established in her name. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018, at First Christian Church. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, with family receiving friends from 6-8p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.