Ramona Sharp, 97, Longtime Andrews Resident, Dies

Ramona Sharp, a faithful member of Means Memorial United Methodist Church, passed away on March 5, 2026 in Gainesville.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:00am

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Ramona O. Sharp, a longtime resident of Andrews, Texas, passed away on March 5, 2026 at the age of 97. Ramona was born in 1929 in Comanche County and accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age. She met the love of her life, Z.L. 'Doc' Sharp, during World War II, and they were married for 57 years until Doc's passing in 2003. Ramona worked as an executive secretary at Devonian Elementary School in Andrews until her retirement. In her later years, she moved to Gainesville to live with her daughter and granddaughter, and was actively involved with Freedom Church Denton.

Why it matters

Ramona's life story reflects the resilience and strong work ethic of those who grew up during the Great Depression. Her lifelong commitment to her faith and her community, as well as her enduring love story with her husband Doc, serve as an inspiration to those who knew her.

The details

Ramona was born in Comanche County in 1929 and accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age. She excelled as a basketball player in high school and discovered a passion for home economics. At just 14 years old, Ramona moved out on her own and met the love of her life, Z.L. 'Doc' Sharp, when he returned home on leave from the U.S. Navy during World War II. Ramona and Doc were married for 57 years and lived in Crane and Andrews, where Ramona worked as an executive secretary at Devonian Elementary School until her retirement. In her later years, Ramona moved to Gainesville to live with her daughter and granddaughter, and was actively involved with Freedom Church Denton.

  • Ramona was born in 1929 in Comanche County.
  • Ramona met Z.L. 'Doc' Sharp during World War II when he returned home on leave from the U.S. Navy.
  • Ramona and Doc were married for 57 years until Doc's passing in 2003.
  • Ramona worked as an executive secretary at Devonian Elementary School in Andrews until her retirement.
  • Ramona moved to Gainesville in 2021 to live with her daughter and granddaughter.

The players

Ramona O. Sharp

A longtime resident of Andrews, Texas who passed away on March 5, 2026 at the age of 97. Ramona was born in 1929 in Comanche County and accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age.

Z.L. 'Doc' Sharp

Ramona's husband of 57 years, whom she met during World War II when he returned home on leave from the U.S. Navy.

Nancy Wright

Ramona's daughter, with whom she lived in Gainesville in her final years.

Kaelyne Wright

Ramona's granddaughter, who lived with Ramona and her daughter Nancy in Gainesville.

Freedom Church Denton

The church in Denton, Texas where Ramona was actively involved and surrounded by compassion and prayer in her final years.

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The takeaway

Ramona Sharp's life story is a testament to the resilience, faith, and enduring love that can carry one through even the most challenging of times. Her legacy of community involvement and devotion to her family and church will continue to inspire those who knew her.