Sharon Kay Pillow

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon McCaffrey Pillow on April 16, 2024 – beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.

Sharon was born on May 29, 1958, in Indianapolis to Bob and Babs McCaffrey. She attended Purdue University, where she received a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and Special Education, and excelled as a Silver Twin at many bowl games with her identical twin sister, Linda. She later furthered her education with a Master’s in Special Education and a Master’s in Counseling. She devoted her career to making a difference in the lives of her students through teaching, counseling, and tutoring. 

Sharon is survived by her son, Scott Pillow; her daughter, Vicki Arnold and husband, Kyle Arnold; her brother, Steve McCaffrey and wife, Melissa; her sister, Linda McCaffrey and boyfriend, Mike Guidone; her cousin, Susan Howard-Brown, husband, Rodger Brown, and their children; her nephew, John Duckworth, his wife, Lauren, and their children; her niece, Laura Kracher and husband, Chad; her niece, Rachel McCaffrey and husband, Tyler Marshall; her niece, Sarah Pence and husband, Michael, and their children; her niece, Christina Whiteside; and her nephew, Ben Callahan. 

Sharon's memory will also be cherished by numerous other relatives, friends, and colleagues whose lives she touched with her warmth and compassion.

A funeral service to celebrate Sharon's life will be held at Flanner Buchanan - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (located at 9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250) in the Good Shepherd Chapel on Monday, April 22 at 12pm. Visitation hours will precede the funeral from 10am-12pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ALS Association.

Sharon's presence will be deeply missed, but she will always be remembered by all who loved and knew her.