ed by the care that she took of her two Pomeranians (Marco and Siena) and rescue cat (Charlie). Many of the neighborhood animals knew Sharon and would greet her happily whenever she was spotted. Art was an integral part of Sharon's life. Among the many art projects that she was dedicated to, Sharon was a longstanding contributing artist to the Art-o-mat project. http://www.artomat.org Sharon is survived by her husband, Kenneth Bright, two sons, Christopher (Sarabeth) Bright of Austin, TX, and Connor Bright of Ankeny, IA; and her brother, Steven (Julie) Smiley of Des Moines, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7pm Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Iles-Westover Chapel in Des Moines. Contributions may be made to the Furry Friends (https://furryfriendsrefuge.org/donate/) Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Sharon Ann Bright, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Sharon-Ann-Bright/Clive-IA/1821963