"Sharon Ann was a loving daughter, a loving sib to her sibs and a loving wonderul mother.
She loved her family with every ounce of her being.
Her kids always came 1st for her.
She shared moms bday and was moms fav niece.
She was a great person and her contributions in life won't go unnoticed.
RIP sweet cousin.
Until we meet again in Heaven.
Love you always, Brenda Basinger-Baker"
In loving memory of
Sharon Ann Mays
June 15, 1946 - April 23, 2019
Sharon Ann Mays, a longtime resident of Dos Palos passed away at her residence on April 23, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 72 years old.
Sharon was born on June 15, 1946 in Merced, California the daughter of William and Marvell Mays.
She enjoyed family and friends gatherings, spoiling her grandchildren, traveling excursions with her sisters and their families and meeting with her Merced County retiree group monthly since she retired from Merced County Employment and Training Department after 23 years. She was a member of the AFSCME Union. She was a volunteer for ACS Relay for life. She will be greatly missed and remembered fondly and lovingly by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Marvell Mays, her sister Jeanette Melton and 2 brothers: Robert and Harvey Mays.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Yolanda Flores, Dana (Aimee) Reyes, Tonya (David) Langley and Daren Castleman, sisters: Wanda Harris and Jill (Duane) Martin, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11 am at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel of Los Banos. Burial at the Los Banos Cemetery District. Services are entrusted to Whitehurst Funeral Chapel-Los Banos.
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"Mother Sharon will truly be missed by many, she was a very kind and generous woman. I can remember back when we carpooled together from Dos Palos to Merced, Sharon became a great mentor, friend, and a mother figure to me. I will forever treasure the words of wisdom she imparted in my life until we meet again. May your soul R.I.P., Mom, I love you. In His Service, "To God Be The Glory" Rev. Phil Jenkins, M.Th. Senior Pastor Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Atwater, Ca. 95301"