"Thank you for the years of love, great conversation, delicious food, fun travels and pure love. Whether near are far, I knew I could call for sound advice, a laugh or light conversation between two. Fly high, soar high, look over us and visit us every now and then. Your memories has outlived your earthly vessel. Love you sweetie."
In loving memory of
Sharon Ramona Laster-Thompson
August 1, 1962 - February 7, 2023
Sharon Ramona Laster Thompson entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in San Diego, CA. She was born in Memphis, TN on August 1, 1962 to Cora Mae and Roland Laster.
Sharon accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church. She received her elementary and secondary education in San Diego Unified School District and graduated from Morse High School in 1980. Her mother Cora Mae's example of always seeking higher education inspired her and she studied Business Administration and one of her proudest achievements was receiving her Nursing Degree. The first part of Sharon's career was in corporate settings in administrative roles, but after receiving her Nursing Degree her real passion to help others culminated in her nearly thirty years in the nursing profession. "Nurse Sharon" touched many lives throughout her career for the better. She worked in many different areas that included supporting patients in Primary and Acute Care settingsAlzheimer's and Dementia patients, High Risk Pregnancy patients, and her most recent role in Hospice Care with Hospice of the South Coast. Sharon's compassion and care for her patients and their families made a difference. They considered her their angel during the most difficult times of their lives.
Sharon's family and friends "that were like family" were so important to her. The love that she had for them and her spirit of hospitality made everyone that entered her home feel the love. She was all about making wonderful memories that included family trips and vacations, reunions, celebrating holidays, birthdays and weddings, and epic sister-friend get-togethers and trips. There are so many occasions too numerous to name, but they will live on forever in everyone's hearts. Sharon was the epitome of "Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall... All You've Got Do Is Call and I'll Be There" to any family members or friends that needed her. She was there for so many to provide strength and support in whatever way was needed. Her legacy of love and light will live on!
Sharon was preceded in death by parents Roland and Cora Mae Laster; and brothers Eric Laster and Ronald Laster.
The beautiful life Sharon lived will forever be cherished and lovingly remembered by her fiancée, Michael Cloud-San Diego, son Derrick Thompson II- San Diego; daughter Sharika Thompson- San Diego; brother Rory Laster (Sandra)- Marianna, FL; sister Jacqueline Jackson-Jones (Jessica)- Houston, TX; aunt Ardelia Cagnolatti- North Hills, CA; her children's father, Rick Thompson (Daisy)- Florence, AL; and her beloved grandchildren, nephews, nieces, god-children, cousins, and a host of dear extended family and friends.
Tributes
"They say a cousin is your sister! You have been there ALL of my life. We have agreed and disagreed. We have talked and not talked. We have always known that one thing for sure we love ?? each other. Doing life without you will be a challenge. As you would I will be there for Derrick and Sharika all the days of my life. I will miss you daily and caring you in my heart ?? forever. RIP my Dear Cousin Love ?? you Treva"