Sharon Hicken Wright, age 80, died on 19 April 2026 in Salt Lake City. She was born on 23 February 1946 in Salt Lake City. She was raised by loving parents Grant and Josie Hicken in Heber City, Utah. She married Dale Wright over 60 years ago on 4 December 1965.

She was an artist. She left a wealth of visual art in several media. She was the Sterling Scholar in Home Economics, primarily because of her love of textiles and ability to sew. Later in life, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. She sewed and altered all sorts of clothing, created many dresses and costumes. Painted works using oil and watercolor, was a jewelry designer, created stained glass, and built cabinets and refinished/ reupholstered antique furniture. Created and cared for an extensive flower garden, created needlepoint pictures, and sewed many quilts.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout her life and served in many callings, including cub scouts and Primary and a service mission at Welfare Square. She developed a great love for the temple and family history research and contributed much to her family tree.

She was a beloved mother, kind and understanding friend, and devoted to her family and will be missed by many.

She is survived by her husband, Dale Wright, brother, Todd Hicken of Heber, UT, five children: David (Leigh Anne) of South Jordan, Scott (Emily) of Richland, WA, Marianne (Richard Channel) of Reno, NV, Amy of Salt Lake, and Eric of Provo; and 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson and her loyal cat Isis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Marie Lupo.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at the Olympus Stake Center on 2675 East 4430 South in Holladay, UT at 11:00 AM. Viewing will be held at the church that morning beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be at the Heber City Cemetery immediately following the service.