She graduated from Westbury High School, Houston, TX, in 1965, and from Oklahoma State University in 1971. Over the course of her life, Sharon worked as a County Extension Home Economist, a restaurant manager, an office manager, and a receptionist/secretary for a Health Center.
She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Edmond where she served at various times as Bell Choir Director, Adult Choir Director, Altar Guild Chairperson and Representative on the Church Council. She loved music, sewing, gardening, crafts and genealogy.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and by brothers Gilbert and John Mellies. She is survived by her sisters Norma Constien, Perkins, OK, and Ruth Krueger, Hutchinson, KS, and by many nieces and nephews.