Sharon Renee Cooper, age 67, of Brownwood, was called home to Jesus on Thursday, February 24, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, March 12, at High Mesa Cowboy Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Heartland Funeral Home in Early.

Sharon was born to Virgil “Bud” and Rita Rich on January 20, 1955 in Dallas, Texas. She grew up with her siblings, Buddie Robert and Joy, and many cousins. Sharon achieved her GED and then attended cosmetology school. On May 31, 1980, she married Jack Cooper, the love of her life. Sharon was blessed with 2 children, Jackson and Casondra. She also had a bonus daughter, Kara, and also had a large role in helping raise her niece, Lori, and raised her grandson, Cayden. She was a wonderful “Sharma” to many, including Ashton, Kalep, Ransom, Cayden, Evelynn, Lexiana, Kayanni, Joe, Declan, Kayus, and Khloe’ Jean. Over the years, Sharon had many jobs such as a hairdresser, bartender, floral assistant, truck driver, home health aide, ad convenience store clerk. Her biggest occupational role however, was a homemaker. Sharon had a passion for sweet tea, beautiful flowers, playing piano, and most importantly, Jesus. She made a big impact in many people’s lives by sharing her love for Christ. She always had a hug and a prayer for anyone who might need it.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Rita Rich; her siblings, Buddie Robert Rich and Joy Cox; her husband, Jack Cooper; two of her sister-in-laws, Julie and Terrie Cooper; and her mother-in-law, Charlene Cooper.

She leaves behind 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchldrern, 2 step sisters, 1 sister-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Sharon always enjoyed beautiful flowers. After the service, any abundance of flowers will be donated to local nursing homes for them to enjoy. Condolences, memories and tributes can be offered to the family online at heartlandfuneralhome.net.