M. Villagrana
With all my memories of Sharon, I can fill pages with stories. I am forever grateful to have had such a wonderful friend and mentor during my younger years. She was not just a co-worker. To me, she was a friend, big sister, aunt, life coach and comedian. Sharon trusted me enough to care for her house whenever she was out of town. Upon her return, we would talk about our weekend adventures drinking Chardonnay for hours. Not being a wine drinker at the time, I remember the devastating hangovers the next morning. She was the definition of a beautiful, classy and sophisticated woman. The first time I saw Sharon at work, was as drove in like a boss in her amazing red Italian sports car. Climbed out immaculately dressed, hair perfect, everything perfect. She walked by me with her huge, beautiful smile and said hello. All I could do was smile, I was awestruck by her presence and too dumbfounded to even say hello. Whenever around Sharon, I always felt loved. She never judged, criticized or even uttered an angry word at me. Her laugh was contagious and her hugs were epic. She treated me like no other and I loved every minute I was around her. Every girlfriend I had was jealous of my relationship with Sharon and I didn’t care. Being a member of Sharon’s circle of friends meant you were loved, cared for and watched over by her. She had powers in and outside of work that no one else had. Her confidence was amazing and her zest for life was truly inspiring. Sharon mentored me in life by listening to my life issues and either laugh at me hysterically or give me advice that I still follow today. She would mend my broken heart, console my deflated ego, run damage control at work and ensure that I was never left stranded while traveling all over the world. Sharon was an incredible person. I miss you, Sharon. Thank you. Thank you for all that you did for me. Thank you for all the laughs and tears and just everything you were to me and to all those around you. It’s Heaven’s turn to have you now and I hope I get to see you once again when it’s my turn to leave this place.