Sharlot Ann Grayson
Sharlot Ann Grayson died in her sleep in Fishers, Indiana, on February 17, 2020, aged 88.
Sharlot was born in Tipton County on November 15, 1931 to parents Marvin Samuel Dickover and Thelma Pauline Dickover. She graduated from Prairie High School in 1949 and married Ned William Grayson on August 6, 1950.
Ned and Sharlot lived in Tipton, Indiana, where Ned worked for Hy-Line International. They moved to Mitchell, Indiana, where Whit and Kyle, the first two of their three sons, were born, and then settled back in Tipton, Indiana, to be near family. There, Sharlot gave birth to son Barclay and oversaw a house full of boys and pets including a pack of dachshunds and, at one point, a pony.
Sharlot worked for Carpenter Bus Company doing clerical work, and later co-founded the Country Charm Nursery School in 1969, which she co-owned until 1980.
Ned and Sharlot spent the majority of their 50-year-marriage in Tipton, Indiana, though they also lived in West Des Moines, Iowa; Noblesville, Indiana; and Crossville, Tennessee. After Ned died in 2002, she moved to Carmel, Indiana. She treasured living near her three sons and their families, of whom she was vastly proud.
Every photo of her shows a stylish petite woman with bouffant hair: a knockout in Lilly Pulitzer dresses or homemade square dancing costumes. An accomplished seamstress, she made clothing for herself and Halloween outfits for her boys.
Sharlot enjoyed telling stories about all the places she and Ned had visited. They traveled to Denmark, Sweden, Holland, the USSR, and Austria, where they made lifelong friends. She loved pretty things and collected Hummels, Department 56 ceramic villages, Santa Claus figures, and souvenirs from their travels.
She loved taking her granddaughters to feed ducks and geese and watching them fish with Ned. Her favorite times of year were Christmas and any time she got to spend with family. She was an outstanding baker of Christmas cookies (especially peanut blossoms) and loved decorating her home.
She was a regular customer at the Nickel Plate Diner, in Fishers, Indiana. She had an infectious, ornery giggle, and loved a long phone call to swap gossip and stories. She loved family photos.
Her brother William Dickover (Fern Dickover, deceased) preceded her in death. She is survived by her sisters Janet Rayl (John Rayl, deceased) and Joyce Lindley (James Lindley, deceased) and sons Whit Grayson (Deb Grayson, deceased) Kyle Grayson (Cathy Grayson), and Barclay Grayson (Jayne Grayson). She leaves behind five granddaughters—Kirstin McRee, Brittany Steff, Blythe Grayson, Courtney Meyer, and Taylor Weitzer—as well as great-grandchildren Zoe Kirkes, and Daniel and Owen Steff, who loved her very much.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, 216 W Jefferson St, Tipton, Indiana, 46072. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and a short service will follow at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
So sorry for your loss.
To the Grayson Men. Your mom was one of dad’s best friends as they aged without their spouses. Remember her well.
Whit, Kyle and Barclay my condolences in the passing of your sweet mother. May your memories help ease your pain❤️🙏🏻
I’m so very sorry for your loss…
I’m so sorry for your loss. The obituary paints a picture of a beautiful, intelligent, loving, very fun lady. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
O Barclay oh, I wish I had the words to express my sorrow. Please know that you and your brothers are in my heart, my prayers, and my thoughts. Much love from the Paces
Mary J Pace
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mother, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Sending hugs to you all.
Whit, Kyle, and Barclay my thoughts are with you, and may God help you through this journey. Love ya!
Uncle Dave
Very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear this. Sharlott lived next door to us in Plum Creek, such a lovely lady!
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your families are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Sharlot. Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Grayson family and know that she is at peace now.
I am so sorry for to hear the loss of your mom. I know there are no words at this time to truly heal the feelings you are all going through. Keep those memories you have all shared with others of the beautiful loving , funny exciting times as a family spread around with others.
“God and those memories help keep us going day to day “. The Grayson family “has been is a very blessed family.
Prayers for all of you.. Heaven gained a beautiful 👼
Whit and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you during this difficult time. Rick and Roxie
I enjoyed Sharlot for the time she lived at The Reserve at Hamilton Trace, and we would chat almost every day, and usually always about her 3 boys, and all her family, and how proud she was of you all. We had a lot of fun, and made many memories. I’m so sorry for your loss Whit, Kyle, and Barclay, and you and your families will be in my prayers.
Graysons: So sorry to hear… She was a beautiful lady!!! Hope time and HAPPY memories heal your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
For my “brother” Barclay “Spanky” Grayson, we are saddened to learn of your Mom’t passing. May she rest in God’s peace. With Sympathy, Jeff and Gina Jinks family.
Whit, Kyle and Barclay, I am sorry for your loss and it was with your Dad, I know your smiles are broad at the memories you have.
a personal friend for 66 years, I smile when I think of our last conversation. Not every parent has the good fortune to have such an outstanding family as she had. I asked her “Sharlot, what is your reaction to such a blessed family” ? She thought a movement and with a tear in her eye, said “there are no words”. to me, she was saying, with great pride, Ned and I did one hell of a job raising this family. Aren’t we glad she was here ?You boys and your families are the greatest tribute possible to your parents. Smile my friends
” My Heartfelt Condolences “…🌹
Mrs. Grayson. My first memories of her were the basement of their home going to Country Charm with her and Mom leading. So many memories over the years. She always smiled, and was gracious, funny, and caring. My thoughts with each of you. She is still Mrs. Grayson to me, and she earned it!
Sending our condolences to the Grayson family.
So sorry Whit,Kyle and Barkley.. I remember your Mother always had a smile for everyone. Your Mother And Dad were a big part of Tipton. 🙏
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
I am so sorry to hear this news! Mrs. Grayson was my first teacher! I enjoyed and still remember my time at Country Charm Nursery School!!! My prayers go out for all of her family and friends.
Sorry to hear of the passing of Sharlot. I didn’t know her well, but every time our paths crossed, she always a kind smile, a quick hello. I went to high school with the two older, fine young men, Grayson boys. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family!
So sorry for your loss. From the Dickover side of the family.
Charles and Vicki Rose
Dear Whit, Kyle and Barclay,
We are so very sorry for your loss and like to express our sincerest condolences. Your mom and your dad were very dear friends to us. For the almost 40 years that we’ve known them, (and you). Our first meeting was in Tipton at your parent’s home. And then we met them pretty much all over the states, poultry business and their many convention as reason. In retirement we continued our friendship of course. Here in California, Winterhaven, Fairfield Glades, Tipton and surrounding. The last time we saw your mom was in 2017, we believe, at “The Reserve” . We went to lunch at the Nickel Plate Depot. She was such a super friendly, welcoming, incredible lady. We will never forget her.
She was so very proud of her boys!