Born October 12, 1938 in Freeland, Michigan to William J. and Beatrice M. Ryan. She was raised in Midland, graduating from Midland High School in 1956. She graduated from University of Michigan College of Pharmacy with a BS in 1961 and earned her MS of Pharmacy from University of Michigan in 1968.
Sharon was a 35 year employee of University of Michigan Hospital where she worked as the lead allergy pharmacist. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing the U of M course as well as Radrick Farms. She was a lover of horses and cats and enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland, Scotland, England and Belgium.
Sharon was laid to rest with her parents in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Midland.