Sharon Watts

Sharon Sue Watts was born on November 7, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Frances Ray Watts and Wayne Orville Watts. The epitome of a classic Texas woman, tall, blonde, and beautiful, Sharon had a presence that was instantly felt. She was stylish, funny, thoughtful, and endlessly warm. She lived her life in a way that made others feel seen, celebrated, and deeply loved.

Sharon spent eight formative summers at Camp Waldemar from 1960 to 1968, forging friendships that lasted a lifetime. She graduated from The Hockaday School in Dallas in 1970 and went on to The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974 with a double major in Sociology and Social Work. At UT, Sharon was a proud member and later President of Kappa Kappa Gamma, a role that perfectly suited her natural leadership, loyalty, and love of bringing people together.

In 1978, Sharon made her home in the Park Cities where she raised her three children, Courtney, Lauren, and Trey. Being a mother was one of her greatest joys, but becoming a grandmother elevated that joy to a new level. Known affectionately as Shuga, Sharon adored her grandchildren and relished every moment in that role. Whether celebrating milestones or simply being together, her love for them was constant and unmistakable.

Her grandchildren, Chase, Carter, and Chloe Wilson, and Sophia and Naomi Zamorano, were her pride and joy, and she made sure each of them knew just how special they were. 

Sharon had a gift for making life festive. She loved holidays, celebrations, and any excuse to dress up, always glamorous, always polished, and always having fun. Her sense of humor lit up every room, and her laugh was unmistakable. Sharon's love language was giving, and she poured her heart into it, spending hours and sometimes days finding the perfect gift to show someone how deeply they were loved.

Sharon made everyone feel that way. Friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers felt instantly welcomed by her warmth and sincerity. Fiercely loyal, Sharon maintained friendships that spanned decades, including her beloved "WoW Group" from Wichita Falls, whose bond remained throughout the years.

 Later in life, Sharon found a great love with John Francis Miller (Jack). Together they affectionately called themselves "forever fiancé," choosing to dedicate their lives fully to one another. Though they shared just seven years together, their time was filled with laughter, devotion, and deep love. Jack was Sharon's constant companion, her source of comfort, and her greatest supporter. During the last year of her life, Jack cared for Sharon with extraordinary tenderness and selflessness, standing faithfully by her side through every moment of her courageous journey. 

Professionally, Sharon's warmth and ability to connect with others defined her career. She worked as a Sales Executive at D Magazine from 1994 to 1998 and PaperCity Magazine from 1998 to 2008. From 2010 to 2024, she served as a National Professional Representative for The Renfrew Center, where she offered compassion and support to families and professionals across the country.

Sharon passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, after a courageous year-long fight against pancreatic cancer, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. Sharon is survived by her three children and their families: Courtney Zamorano Wilson, married to Richard James Wilson (Rich), and their children Chase, Carter, and Chloe Wilson; Lauren Ashley Zamorano; and Robert Anthony Zamorano (Trey), married to Anaam Mahdi Zamorano, and their daughters Sophia and Naomi Zamorano. She is also survived by her devoted fiancé, John Francis Miller (Jack), along with his children and grandchildren. Sharon is further survived by her siblings, Waynette Watts Sorrells; William Orville Watts (Bill) and his wife Mary Ann Watts; and Linda Watts Whisenhunt and her husband James Whisenhunt, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A woman of deep faith, Sharon was a longtime member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas where funeral services will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center or The Waldemar Legacy Fund. 

Sharon will be remembered for her humor, her glamour, her generosity, her fierce loyalty, and the way she made everyone she met feel deeply loved. Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren, and the countless lives she touched, forever our Shuga.