Sharon Elizabeth Wright-Saunders Obituary (1960 - 2022)

Sharon Elizabeth made her debut on this side of eternity Wednesday, March 2,1960 in Kingston, Jamaica through the union of Clinton Leroy Anthony Wright and Daphne Joyce May. She graduated from Merle Grove High School and obtained her Certificate in General Catering from the College of Arts, Science and Technology, Kingston, Jamaica. On migration to New York, USA, Sharon continued her formal education earning her Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, New York and her Masters Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, New York, New York. Sharon's choice of work settings was largely with organizations focused on helping children, youth, and individuals dealing with substance abuse and life challenges. Her emphatic listening skills enabled her to get an understanding of her clients' situation and so develop effective treatment / development plans. The parents of one of Sharon's closest friends remembered her as the one with the joyful smile ". Sharon shared her joyful smile generously to brighten situations and the life of many. Sharon's love language is, acts of service, and was evident in all areas of her life. Sharon came into a love relationship with her Lord and Savior, JESUS the Christ in her adult years and HE remains her first love and priority of her life. She joyfully expressed her love for JESUS through her love for singing about and to " her JESUS " Sharon served "her JESUS" on choirs at Windsor Village, New World and Ashford United Methodist Churches. She also enjoyed singing with the Joyful Noise Ministry in the church pews. One church member shared that he enjoyed watching Sharon's joy filled singing and movement in the choir and was waiting for the day when she would "breakout" in full dance. Sharon served her family with every fiber of her being. She was especially happy when she prepared a favorite dish / cake for us and beamed with delight when we enjoyed it. She was blessed "with spices and seasonings in her fingers" which made her dishes very delicious. However, her granddaughter, Ariana, found out that "the secret ingredient" is love. Sharon graduated to heaven on the morning of Saturday, July 16,2022 at the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Sugar Land. Texas to be with "her JESUS." Sharon's husband, Hugh, only child Danielle and first granddaughter, Ariana, will forever treasure the memories they created and shared until they reunite with Sharon in heaven. Sharon's impactful legacy will be continued and expanded by her brothers, Carroll, Clive, Orville, sisters, Patricia, Althea, Dahlia, Sandra, Sophia, Tanisha, nieces, nephews and cousins