Sharon L. Ott-Deal, 72, of Shell Knob, Mo., passed away at 2:31 a.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.

She was born August 22, 1952, in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Harold and Betty (Myer) Wilks, who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death was one sister, Pamela K. Arnold.

Survivors include her husband, Jack Deal; one sister, Dianna Young and her husband, Ronnie, of Aurora, Mo. and several nieces and nephews.

She was a 1970 graduate of Maize High School in Maize, Kan., and was a Real Estate Agent.

No services are planned currently. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Mo.

In lieu of flowers memorial donation can be made payable to the Haven of the Ozarks in care of the funeral home.