Sharon Lorraine Malcolm

Sharon Lorraine Malcolm, 72 was granted her angel wings on Wednesday June 28th, 2023, at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, Washington surrounded by her children.

She was born on August 13, 1950, in Hugoton, Kansas to Harry and Frances “Lorraine” Leonard.  She was the 6th of seven children.

She graduated from Copeland High in Copeland, Kansas in 1968. She then attended beauty school in Dodge City, Kansas and finished in the Dalles.

She moved to Oregon in 1971 where she met and later married Randall L Malcolm. She had two daughters. She was a beautician at Joan’s Beauty Shop for several years. In 1985, she became co-owner of Randy’s Mini Mart which was in Murdock Washington.  She worked for the State of Washington Employment services for several years. After the couple divorced, she started a new chapter of life with Larry Cochenour.  She became a tax preparer for H&R Block and was able to secure a position with the State of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as a fish counter until she retired in 2019.

She is survived by her daughters, Tina Lindsey of The Dalles and Tonia Malcolm (Mike Sherard) of Toledo. Her grandsons, Joshua Malcolm of Mesa, Arizona and Hunter Malcolm of The Dalles.

Preceded in death by partner, Larry Cochenour. Her parents Harry Leonard, Frances “Lorraine” Leonard. Siblings, Alice “Ruth” Brittle, Gary Leonard, Clifford Leonard, Jerry Leonard, and Dennis Leonard. Her former husband, Randall Malcolm.

Services will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Saturday July 15, 2023 at 11:00 am. Followed by graveside burial at Odd Fellows cemetery.

Donations can be given in her honor at Ray Hickey Hospice House  2112 E. Mill Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98661

Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.