Sharon Elizabeth Hays peacefully passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. She was 82 years old. Born on March 3, 1944, at Craig Field, Alabama, near Selma, Sharon was the daughter of the late Francis J. Hays and Flora E. (Betty) Moseley Hays.

After graduating from Ouachita High School, Sharon went on to attend Northeast Louisiana College, where she laid the foundation for a successful career in the mortgage banking industry.

She is survived by her children James Randall Moore, married to Chad Giovingo-Moore, and Kelly Anne Choat, married to Jason Choat. Her grandchildren, Ashley Antley Davis, married to Derek Davis; Ashtyn Antley Barrett, married to Josh Barrett; and Jackson Thad Choat and three great-grandchildren, Briar Michael Barrett, Rustyn Hays Barrett, and Garland Briggs Davis. She is also survived by her beloved Aunt Sally Hays Vanderlick and many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who brought light and laughter into her life.

Sharon found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life such as chatting with family and friends , eating Mexican food, and engaging in games with friends at The Guest House. Her greatest joy being the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her lifelong relationship with God.

In addition to her parents and grandparents Wiley R. and Flora B. Moseley, and Gabe Moss and Gertrude Campbell Hays, Sharon was predeceased by many cherished family members, but her legacy continues through the lives of those she leaves behind.

A Celebration of Sharon's life will take place on June 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM  officiated by Debbie S. Nugent, at Mulhearn Funeral Home located at 300 McMillan Rd, West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until service time. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Pinnacle Family Health Community Room at 101 Crosley Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, where family and friends will gather to remember and honor the remarkable woman Sharon was.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at The Guest House Nursing Home and Elara Caring Hospice for their compassionate care and support during Sharon's final days.