Sharla Renee Bramlett Shaffer went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2022. Sharla was born May 14, 1974 to Ernie and Joyce Bramlett in Stephenville, Texas.
She graduated from Stephenville High School and the University of Texas with an electrical engineering degree. She worked at Koch Industries upon graduating and then later, after graduating with her Master’s from Tarleton State University, she fulfilled her desire to help others by becoming a nationally licensed counselor. However, she felt her hardest but most rewarding job was being a stay at home mom. In addition to her work and raising children she was always available to help others or to pursue her creative side in her painting and pottery.
She is survived by her daughter Tira and son Ethan as well as her parents, her brother Cliff and sister-in-law Tiffany Sparks; nephew and nieces, Samantha, Seth, and Rachel; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The prayers and sympathy of the community have been greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Erath County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2006, Stephenville, TX 76401 or your favorite charity.
Smiles come smiles go
But Sharla's smile was the brightest glow
I never saw her when she didn't smile
Her smile was as big as a country mile
Always a laugh that you couldn't resist
As if she wanted to give you a big kiss
If you couldn't smile back something was amiss
Go now Sharla and smile at the lord
For I can only think he has taken you aboard
Rest In Peace big country smile
We will miss you mile after mile
-- Wade Godfrey, neighbor