Sharon Ann Shrader Kemper was born on June 20, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to M. E. “Hank” and Alma King Shrader. She passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, in Fulshear, Texas, surrounded by love.
A proud graduate of Liberty High School, Sharon was honored as FFA Sweetheart and served as a member of the first Panther Drill Team. Even then, her spirit, confidence, and determination were unmistakable.
At age 25, Sharon began her working career, relying on the typing skills she had learned in high school to support herself and her family. After clerical positions, real estate work, and several temporary assignments, she accepted a job at Quaker Oats that would shape the rest of her professional life. When production positions opened, she applied and was hired as an operator — at a time when few women held such roles. She performed the same demanding work as her male coworkers and earned equal pay, embracing the challenge with grit and good humor. Her coworkers nicknamed her “Tiger,” a name that suited her well. She worked at Quaker for seven years before the plant closed.
Rather than change direction, Sharon chose to remain in chemical manufacturing, building a career defined by perseverance and pride. She spent 30 years with Rohm & Haas and continued five additional years after its transition to Dow, retiring at age 73. Working in predominantly male environments was never easy, but she met those challenges head-on and earned lasting respect.
Sharon often described herself as a “gypsy,” having lived in California, Galveston, Katy, Houston Heights, North Shore, and the NASA Bay Area. Yet Liberty was always home. After many years away, she returned and eventually moved back into her childhood house — a full-circle moment that brought her deep joy. Her faith and community became central to her life. At Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Sharon served on the Vestry, the Altar Guild, and both Inreach and Outreach Committees. She taught children’s Sunday School, supported Friends in Deed, and was always ready to help wherever she was needed. She devoted her time to Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Library, Spirit of Sharing, Divine Integrity Home for Young Girls, Chamber of Commerce events, and many other community efforts. A devoted member of the Liberty Garden Club, she loved planting flowers and bringing beauty to church and community gatherings. Sharon found happiness in bright blooms, meaningful work, and acts of service. Fiercely independent and wonderfully stubborn, she showed her love through action — through reliability, generosity, and quiet strength. Above all, her family was her greatest pride.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, M. E. “Buddy” Shrader, Jr.; and her beloved daughter, Stacy Carson. Sharon is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Shari Reynolds; her sister, Sandra Sterling and husband Jim; her grandchildren, Haley Reynolds, Dylan Downing, Jett Carson, and Cooper Carson; and her great-grandchildren, Emery, River, and Mason Downing. She also leaves behind extended family and dear friends who will cherish her memory.
Serving as Pallbearers: Emery Downing, Cooper Carson, Jett Carson, Dalton Pitre, Michael Kittrell and Ryan Pitre.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Allison Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Liberty.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Divine Integrity, Grace Initiative Meals on Wheels, or Friends of the Library.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
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