SHARON ANNE GILLILAND DEERING

SHARON ANNE GILLILAND DEERING, 60, passed away February 27, 2010 after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).Sharon was born on January 7, 1950 in San Antonio, TX to Barbara and Lee Gilliland. She was preceded in death by her father, and is survived by her husband, Perry A. Deering II; daughter, Sydney Deering, both of Houston, TX and step-daughter, Taylor Deering of Dallas, TX. Sharon is additionally survived by her mother, Barbara Wheless Altgelt, sisters and brothers-in-law, Shannon and Stephen Nisbet and Kelly and Gregg Lyssy of San Antonio, brother, Patrick Gilliland of Austin, dear uncle, Lukin Gilliland, Sr. of San Antonio, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Deborah and Sam Mowrey of Kingwood, TX, and many beloved cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. The family extends a heartfelt thanks and appreciation to her devoted caregivers, Lawanda and Kim. Additionally, the family wishes to thank A-Med Hospice and all the friends and neighbors who gave so much love and support during her final years of life.Sharon attended Pine Manor College in Boston, MA and was a graduate of The University of Texas in Austin, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She completed graduate studies in Interior Design at the University of California at Los Angeles, was a member of A.S.I.D., and a former member of the faculty at The Art Institute of Houston.All who knew Sharon enjoyed her many talents, wit, and enthusiasm for life. Sharon's love of the arts was nurtured in her daughters in so many ways and her girls' love for art and song will be passed on to the ages.As a lifelong Episcopalian, a memorial service for Sharon will be held at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 4,, 2010. In lieu of flowers, the Family requests that donations be made in Sharon's honor to the Sharon Deering Endowment Fund established through Family Service Association in San Antonio, TX, or to the American Diabetes Association, or to the Hannah Gilliland Endowed Scholarship in the Department of Education at Baylor University. -->