Sharon J. Cozad

Sharon J. Cozad, 90, of Huntington, passed away at 2:13 am Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. Sharon was born on August 29, 1935 in Huntington, IN, the daughter of Wilbur Altman and Hazel (Helm) Altman. She graduated from Huntington High School with the Class of 1953 and married George F. Biehl on July 29, 1956. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1969. She then married Norman D. Cozad on March 22, 1974 in Huntington, IN. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2019. Sharon retired from Lime City Manufacturing in 2000 after 32 years of service. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was an active member Sigma Phi Gama Sorority Beta Chapter and past member of the Rebecca Howard Circle of the Church. Through High School, she was a member of the only Senior Service Girl Scout Troop in Huntington. She was an avid amateur painter, enjoyed crossword puzzles, was an avid reader and Indiana University sports fan. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her family and was a wonderful Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother (GiGi), and Sister. Survivors include her Daughter, Dianne (Steve) Gaughan of Indianapolis, IN; Son, Brad (Patty) Biehl of Bloomington, IN; Step-Son, Troy (Ann) Cozad of Fort Wayne, IN; Step-Daughter, Tricia (Dave) Newman of Indianapolis, IN; Sister, Brema Smith of Huntington, IN; Daughter-In-Law, Kay Cozad of Ft. Wayne, IN; Seven Grandchildren, Sara Cozad, Emily Cozad, Hannah (Adam) Biehl Hershberger, Seth (Anna) Garman, Nerissa (Chris) Jensen, Nick (Lexi) Gaughan, and Scott (Fiancé Molly) Gaughan; Eight Great Grandchildren, Max Cozad, Eva Hershberger, Mila Hershberger, Leanna Jensen, Amy Garman, Beth Garman, Gunner Gaughan, and Skye Gaughan. Sharon is preceded in death by her first Husband, George F. Biehl, second Husband, Norman D. Cozad, Father, Wilbur E. Altman, Mother, Hazel Altman, Step-Son, Trent Cozad, Sister, Jean Cozad, and Brother-in-Law, Jim Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 23, 2026 at Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary with Chaplain Bill Rapp officiating There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory in Marion, IN. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Sharon to the Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Adkins Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Sharon J. Cozad.

Sharon J. Cozad

August 29, 1935 - February 18, 2026