Sharon E. Posson of Kansas City, Missouri passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital North on September 28, 2026. Born July 21, 1945 in New York, New York to Eleanor Koch and James Engle. She is survived by her brother James Engle, her son, Todd Posson (Jennifer) and three grandchildren, Andrew, Kyra and Paige Posson.
Sharon taught French at North Kansas City High School for 2 years and American History at New Mark Middle School for 29 years. She especially enjoyed teaching about the Kennedy years of American History. She was a bicyclist and artist in her time outside of work. She rode the MS150 numerous times, including the 100-mile “century” route, and passed her love of bicycling and the outdoors to her son Todd. She also loved the ocean, and she and husband Charles would travel to Sanibel Island, Florida each winter during their retirement.
She was also a talented artist, and resumed her passion-hobby after retiring from teaching. She primarily focused on pastel painting, collages and printmaking. She displayed her artwork at local galleries and festivals, including the Westport Art Festival.
Sharon was known among friends as being funny, smart and charismatic. She was also a very kind a compassionate person. Sharon was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, and will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday, October 27, at The Brass Rail in Kansas City, Missouri.
