Sharon Gasaway Brun

1938 - 2015 

 Sharon Gasaway Brun at age 76, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015. She was the elder daughter of Ruth and Robert Gasaway. Sharon was born on July 10, 1938 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

At age 12, she and her family moved to Houston, Texas. Sharon attended Lamar High School, but when Bellaire High School opened she was a member of the first graduating class. She enjoyed her college years at Sam Houston State where she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and majored in art. Her roommate introduced Sharon to Marcus Brun. They were happily married for fifty years and lived in the same home they bought as newlyweds the entire time.

Shary, as she was called by many family members, spent most of her life devoted to the care of others. Just weeks before her passing she was able to attend her granddaughter's wedding in Nashville where she visited with all of her family including her one year old great-granddaughter.
Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Marcus Brun and her parents. She is survived by her son, Bruce A. Brun of Centerville, Ohio; her daughter, Andrea Keeler and her husband Daniel of Midland. Her grandchildren are: Christopher Brun and his wife Amy of Nashville; Lauryn Littrell and husband Steven of Nashville; Andrew Keeler and Diana Keeler of Midland. Her great-granddaughter, Gizelle Brun. Her sister, Carole Nalle and her brother-in-law George of Austin. Nephew Brian Nalle and niece Karey Oddo of Austin. Sister-in-law Cyrene Fay Collins of Hollidaysburg, PA.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to a charity of your choice in honor of Sharon; or at the Houston Center for Literacy – HouRead.org