Sharon Ann Buratowski

Sharon Ann Buratowski, 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 after a brief and sudden battle with cancer.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father, August "Gus" Zajac. She is survived by her mother, Dolores Zajac; her husband, Edward Buratowski, her son, Greg Buratowski (Mia Buratowski); her daughter, Sara Buratowski Ivie (Cameron Ivie); her granddaughters, Ava Kate Buratowski, Ansley Buratowski, and Blakely Ivie; and her siblings Becky Scooter and Chris Zajac (Amber Zajac). She was also surrounded in love by many additional nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends.

For almost five decades, she worked as an occupational therapist, retiring from UAMS Kid's First in 2025. She devoted her career to helping others regain their independence, dignity and hope. She was always the first to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Above all, Sharon was a woman of deep Christian faith. A devoted member to St. Anne Catholic Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, she expressed her love of Christ each day through prayer, service to others, and quiet acts of kindness. We know that she is now at rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She loved her husband, her children, her grandchildren and family deeply, and we all loved her as well. We will miss our wife, mom, and Nana/Yaya Sharon every day. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all of those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered by her kindness, gentleness, positive spirit and commitment to her Catholic faith.

Visitation will be held at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St, on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 5:00p.m.- 7:00p.m. followed by Rosary at 7p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 7006 Jasna Gora Dr, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church.