Sharon mae Drosos

THERE WAS A LITTLE GIRL

Sharon lived an amazing life (1946-2024). Her work over the years at Aunt Rita’s, Arizona AIDS project, Triple R and Lifewell Behavioral Wellness helped so many people. Her hair stylist skills were unmatched whether it was cutting her sister's bangs in the kitchen or running a hair show in the convention center. Sharon was a loving mother, sister, daughter and friend. A Harley (the motorcycle and dog) loving, flower child, rebel, angel and Elvis fan all wrap up in one amazing lady.

She is survived by her sister Bunny Pazanin, son’s Brian and Mark Drosos and her two grand daughters Kiersten and Carlysle. The world lost one of the good ones. We’d like to think she is somewhere on a Harley with her dog Harley driving through the heaven’s searching for Elvis. Godspeed Sharon, you will be missed.

Per Sharon’s request her memorial will be held in Sedona (Red Rock Trail by Crescent Moon Picnic Site on Sept. 14th at sunset followed by dinner. We will be making a donation to Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund. If you would like to donate all donations will be matched by the Endowment that are made prior to Sept. 30th, 2024. https://redrocktrailfund.org/page-18293

If you have any additional questions or would like to send any pictures, stories, etc. to be included in Sharon’s memorial please email Mark Drosos at mgdrosos @ yahoo.com

You touch so many people and made this world a better place:

• She was a wonderful friend, a fine American, and a difference maker. She will be missed

• Sharon Drosos truly was an amazing woman. I hired her at TRBH as the Volunteer Coordinator, knowing her no nonsense, direct, welcoming/engaging/inclusive approach to life was exactly what we needed! She made a difference in and changed so many peoples lives over the years. She was a good friend, an excellent community engager, a connector of people and a seriously funny woman who loved her family! I will miss not getting to see her one more time. Rest in peace my dear friend. My sincere condolences to her family, she sure loved you all.

• I had the pleasure of working with Sharon. She was great at seeing other people's abilities and strengths. She was a skilled advocate. She could be tough when needed but always fair. She did help a lot of people. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

• She was the best teacher around! I would never have gotten through cosmetology school without her!! To her family my condolences. Rest in peace my sweet teacher and friend!!

• So sorry for your loss she was an incredible boss...had the pleasure to work with her at Triple R. Sending all my love to you and your family

• So sorry to hear this! I am so sorry for your loss. My mom and dad were great friends with your mom Sharon , as were all of us Ferry’s. May you rest in Eternal Peace and fly with the Angels! My Dad, John Ferry in our basement on Burley Avenue and Sharon

• I am sorry for your loss. She was indeed a very unique individual. I was blessed to have known her in my life. She will be missed.

• She was a true friend through and through!!

• Heartbreaking news. I worked with Sharon at Lifewell and she welcomed me with her kindness from day one and always kept in touch after I left there. I love Sharon so much and so did everyone that knew her. I am truly going to miss her so so much. Rest in Peace my friend.

• I enjoyed our friendship, immensely!! We worked together at "Family Affair Haircutters" in Phoenix, Arizona, in the late 70's. We had so much fun together, in our free time. (Un)fortunately, the South Pacific islands were calling me. I moved away to, Pago Pago. Not until, my first smartphone and Facebook (2013) and some years later, did we re-connect. See you again Sharon, on the "Other-side!"

• I first met Sharon back in the mid 80s.hanging out at Farrah's nightclub.we lost touch but,we were able to meet just a couple of months ago.im so great full for that . what a truly amazing and wonderful lady.i will miss you,but thank you for being a part of my life

• I worked with Sharron for many years in The Valley's Non-Profit organizations. She was a Gem!

• I’m so sorry to hear this. I knew Sharon from Trbh. She was a fierce advocate and jokester all in one

• Another part of us is gone. I will miss you, old friend.

• I am saddened by this news. She was a mentor to me. I meet her through Triple R. I won't be where I am know. Off SS and working full time as a pharmacy technician at wonderful company. She will be truly missed

• What a great, strong woman whose gifts touch many in the behavioral health system. Blessings to family and friends.

• Rest in peace Sharon. One of my first friends when I moved to Arizona back in 1980. She was my first hairstylist in Arizona and we continued to be friends for years. And although we lost touch, Sharon will be remembered as a feisty fun friend, and an amazing talent and trailblazing hair stylist.

• My heart just breaks with the thought of not having Sharon physically with us anymore. We love her so much and cherished all our time spent together over the last several years. Sending our condolences to all who are grieving her loss.

• I worked with Sharon at Lifewell. She was such a light of joy and laughter. We had the same birthday. I would sit in her office and pick her brain all the time. We joked around all the time and knew eachother were good for a laugh. She took a liking to me and always kept an interest in my life. We lost a good one, but I can see her on that Harley now and she's doing just fine. Such a strong women and I'll always have special place in my heart for her.

• Ohh no! I’m so sorry to hear this! Sharon was my colleague, boss, and mentor in my nearly 10 years of working at TRBH/Lifewell. She was probably one of best bosses I ever had. She created the volunteer corps, where we took people into the community to volunteer at St Vincent de Paul, thrift stores and an animal shelter. I had so much fun working for Sharon. She was a spitfire, with a great sense of humor, compassion and heart. My condolences to her family and loved ones!

• Sharon was an amazing person who I first met in the 1980s. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved her.

• My dearest girlfriend, I still can't believe that You are gone. I still call your number couple times a week waiting for you to answer. The pain in my heart would not go away. For 30 years You were my Mother - Confessor, my friend, my teacher and (of cause) my hair dresser. You have been there for all my milestones - good and bad. How does one say goodbye to all that. After Jerry passed, You were my only link to his stories. My dearest Sharon, my greatest friend wishing You a safe travels, and if You happen to see my Jerry, give him my love. Love You, always.

• My hairdresser and friend for over 30 years. A great person. Miss you!

• My condolences go to your family Sharon was a wonderful person. She was our hairdresser for many many years and I did several shows for her. Sharon loved being a hairdresser and she was very very good at what she did. And she was a very good friend of my sister Barbara brown . My prayers go out to you and your family and sorry we will not be able to attend because I take care of my mother and she's 90 years old.

• I was one os Sharon's clients at Triple R. She was very supportive and loving mentor. Through the Triple Volunteer Corp, I learned about retail.  By working at St. Vincent De Paul thrift store, I went to work at Target part time.  Needless say, I now work full time at Express Scripts mail order as a certified pharmacy technician.   This was a dream of mine for many years.  I went from being in a residential program on Social Security to being in my own apartment working full time.   Sharon's ideas to support those who have behavior health issues were wonderful and she will be totally missed.