Sharon (Brearty) Alexander: May 17, 1940 — May 29, 2017
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 7:41am
Sharon Alexander was born May 17, 1940 to Elmer and Carol Brearty in Oakland, California. Sharon graduated from Fremont High School in 1958.
Sharon worked for Bank of America in San Francisco, and then was supervisor of flight operations with World Airways in Oakland, California.
Sharon married the love of her life, Brian Alexander, 43 years ago on February 17, 1974. Sharon, Brian and their son Don moved from Alamo, California to Incline Village, Nevada in 1990 and then to Carson City in 1995.
Sharon was always a kind and caring person who would go out of her way to help others.
Sharon was a remarkably talented pianist. She entertained at the Paramount Theater, Folsom Prison, many USO events and recorded professionally with the late Kim Fowley. Sharon also played the accordion, organ and sang.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and sister.
Sharon is survived by her loving husband, Brian Alexander, and her loving son, Don Alexander; her beloved dog, Maggie Mae; granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn Babbs Alexander; great-grandson, Jordan David Brock; and her dear friend of 64 years, Greta O'Kelley; Greta's family and Sharon's cousins, Don and Nancy Lahrson; and many other friends.
Services will be held at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church on 1021 North Saliman Road and the corner of E. William Street, on June 17, 2017 at 11 a.m.
Words cannot describe how much Sharon will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sharon's favorite tax deductible charity, "The Last Response Memorial Fund," rememberdeputyhowell.com started by her son, Don Alexander.
Arrangements are in care of Autumn Funerals and Cremations, (775) 888-6800.
