Shari Brooks Compton passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Prescott, Arizona. Born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1940, Shari was a graduate of ASU. She made Las Vegas her longtime home, where she raised her two children: son Brooks Compton and daughter Candice Zabelny.
A proud member of the Junior League of Las Vegas, Shari served as President during the 1980–1981 term. Under her leadership, the League expanded its focus on women’s leadership, education, and local volunteerism. She played a key role in advancing projects that supported underserved youth and public health initiatives in the Las Vegas Valley. Her commitment to community engagement was lifelong, and she remained a respected figure among Junior League alumnae.
In the late 1980s, Shari continued her public service as Commissioner of Consumer Affairs for the State of Nevada, where she championed consumer protections by creating anti-fraud laws, and publishing a book on the subject titled, “If It Sounds Too Good To Be True”, during a time of rising telemarketing scams. Her leadership in government and nonprofit work reflected a lifelong passion for ethics and advocacy.
Shari is survived by her son, Brooks Compton; her daughter, Candice Zabelny; her grandson, Victor Brooks Compton.
A private memorial service will take place on August 5th, 9am at Resthaven Park Cemetery 6450 W. Northern Ave Glendale, AZ 85301
In place of flowers, the family suggests donating in Shari’s memory to the Junior League of Las Vegas https://www.jllv.org/support/
