Sharon Behrends

1949 - 2021

Sharon Behrends was called home by her Savior Monday, July 5, 2021, at her home in Midland after a long, recurring struggle with cancer and, more recently, dementia. She was born March 17, 1949, to Edwin and Isabel Malina Pfeil and was reared on the family farm near Shiner, Texas. Sharon earned the honor of salutatorian of Shiner High School Class of '67. After attending Victoria Junior College, she received a BBA degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Sharon married Carey Behrends in Shiner, Texas and lived in Austin and the nearby Bastrop area before moving to Midland in 1985. Her life was a living testimony of Ephesians 4:32 - "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ." She is survived by her husband of forty-nine years and her daughter, Amy Grant (Bryan), and son, Eric Behrends (Rebecca). The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Dr. David Watkins and team members of Texas Oncology Midland Allison Cancer Center, Dr. Darin Wood Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Midland, and Hospice of Midland. A memorial celebration of life will be observed at First Baptist Church Midland at 10 am, Tuesday, July 20. Family visitation is scheduled Monday, July 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Welcome Center. Sharon's ashes are to be interred in Fredericksburg, TX following a graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery Family Chapel on Saturday, July 31, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Sharon's name to the American Heart Association, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, or a charity of donor's choice. A full obituary may be viewed at www.behrendslegacy.com.