Sharon Gale Cowles, 81, of Katy, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2022. She was born in Hereford, Texas on August 12, 1941 to parents Wilma Bruster Oden and John Albert Oden. Sharon graduated from Odessa High School and received an Associates Degree from the University of Houston. She met the love of her life, Norris Cowles, in Odessa, Texas and married on February 6, 1970. Sharon dedicated 25 years to empowering young minds in the classroom of the Alternative Learning Center in Cy-Fair ISD. She had an undeniable passion for guiding children and the rare kindness to open her heart to those in need. The purest form of love and her unwavering faith in The Lord inspired such generosity.
The only thing being grander than Sharon Cowles was her heart. Abundantly larger than life, she had the ability to make every person feel at ease in her presence, and she never met a stranger. She fiercely loved her family, the simplicities of life like chocolate and a good book, and Christmas. The holidays were her time to shine because she was the true epitome of spreading joy. She was a one-of-a-kind woman with strong conviction, always reminding us that love and forgiveness are all you need to make it count.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Wilma Oden, her brother Bobbie Oden, and beloved husband, Norris Cowles, Jr. She is survived by her brother Jim Oden (wife Joy), sister-in-law Julie Cowles Veselka (husband George), son David McElmurry (wife Diana), daughter Jennifer King (husband Chris), son Scott Cowles, daughter Leah Cowles Sheen, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Sharon will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A funeral service will occur Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A graveside service will occur Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AmericanHeritageFuneralHome.com for the Cowles family.
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