Brownwood Resident Sharon Tobin Dies at 86

Tobin was a longtime Brownwood resident and beloved community member.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Sharon Tobin, an 86-year-old resident of Brownwood, Texas, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on February 12, 2026. Tobin had a long career as a secretary and bookkeeper, working in Dallas and Irving before retiring to her husband's ranch in Brookesmith, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, grandchildren, and other family members, who remembered her fondly.

Why it matters

Tobin's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime Brownwood resident and community member. Her life story reflects the changes the city has undergone, from her early days in Dallas to her retirement on her husband's ranch and final years living with her daughter.

The details

Sharon Tobin was born in Commerce, Texas in 1939 and grew up in Dallas, where she graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1957. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper in the Dallas and Irving areas before marrying Robert M. Tobin, Sr. in 1992 and relocating to his ranch in Brookesmith, Texas. Tobin spent the last two weeks of her life living with her daughter and son-in-law in Brownwood.

  • Sharon Tobin was born on April 26, 1939 in Commerce, Texas.
  • Tobin graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas in 1957.
  • Tobin married Robert M. Tobin, Sr. on February 15, 1992.
  • Tobin passed away on February 12, 2026 at her daughter's home in Brownwood, Texas.

The players

Sharon Tobin

An 86-year-old resident of Brownwood, Texas who had a long career as a secretary and bookkeeper before retiring to her husband's ranch.

Teresa 'Teri' Harry

Tobin's only child, with whom she spent the last two weeks of her life.

Robert M. Tobin, Sr.

Tobin's husband, with whom she lived on his ranch in Brookesmith, Texas.

Ken Haas

Tobin's brother.

Dr. Molly Gray

Tobin's doctor, who the family thanked.

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What they’re saying

“Momma, I love you oodles and kabodkins, forever and ever. Save me that promised chair, and I will see you 'in the blink of an eye.'”

— Teresa 'Teri' Harry, Tobin's daughter (brownwoodnews.com)

“Special thanks and much love to Dr. Molly Gray and her staff; the entire staff at Solaris Hospice, especially April Tassin, RN; and to Libby and Mary and their staff at Vicksburg Retirement Community. Mom loved you all so much.”

— Teresa 'Teri' Harry, Tobin's daughter (brownwoodnews.com)

What’s next

A memorial service for Sharon Tobin will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel in Brownwood.

The takeaway

Sharon Tobin's life and passing reflect the changing nature of Brownwood, Texas, as a longtime resident and community member who lived through the city's evolution from her early days in Dallas to her retirement on her husband's ranch and final years with her daughter.