Sharon Mae (Hovis) Evenstad, 86, of De Soto died Oct. 16, 2026. Mrs. Evenstad grew up with seven brothers and sisters. She resided in several places in her life, most recently in De Soto. A marriage to her first husband gave her three children. She later met and married John. She was active in the Shriners Organization, Alzheimer's Organization and Eastern Star. She will be remembered for her unconditional love, strong spirit and generosity. Born July 30, 1940, in Jackson, she was the daughter of Ruby and Clark Hovis.
She was preceded in death by her husband: John A. Evenstad.
She is survived by three children: Sherri Connell of De Soto, Sandra (Dave) Bast of St. James and Edward (Amy) Connell Jr. of St. Peters; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. Interment and a graveside service are scheduled from 11-11:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home.