Sharon M.

LeRoy

Sharon Marie LeRoy was born June 2, 1960 in Ventura, California and passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2026, at Atterdag Care Center, Solvang, California.

Sharon gradudated from Lompoc High School in 1978 and studied early childhood education at Allan Hancock College. In high school, Sharon helped her mom, Cynthia LeRoy with meetings from the youth development organization Camp Fire. She earned her Wo He Lo medallion, the highest award in Camp Fire, in 1977.

Her working career included being a waitress at Round Table Pizza, cashier at Mission Hills Marker from 1984 to 1988 and then a miner/packer at Lompoc Johns-Manville, Celite, and later Imerys from 1988 to 2021. Sharon retired from there after 33 years and 10 months.

Sharon was deeply involved with Camp Fire and led many groups simultaneously for over 40 years. Tie-dying was always a fun craft each year, and some of her Camp Fire members earned their own Wo He Lo medallion! They learned about committing to long-term projects and developing independence. Each year, Sharon kept very busy helping kids sell Camp Fire candy, spending her weekends going from storefront to storefront supporting her "kids" in their sales efforts. They gained great confidence through setting goals and learning common courtesy and sales skills.

The Lompoc Flower Festival was a long-time Camp Fire tradition where they sold corn on the cob. She was very dedicated to her Camp Fire kids, who learned about volunteering, rules, and teamwork.

Each year, Sharon planned Camp Cielo, a weekend camp in the mountains near Lopez Lake for all the area Camp Fire kids. She always had great fun planning a surprise animal theme for the weekend. The kids would be thrilled trying to guess what animal she had chosen. The first night after the kids were asleep, she'd place out at least a hundred items featuring the same animal—stuffed animals, pictures, games, pencils, and more. The kids loved it.

For years, Sharon organized the Lompoc Camp Fire Halloween Carnival, a beloved community eveent. When the Carnival ended, Sharon brought the fun home with a haunted house display that became a popular Lompoc tradition, with long lines of people waiting to see all the displays.

Sharon was active at St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Lompoc, where she served in multiple roles, including membership in the Martha's Group, the Kitchen Guild, and the Episcopal Young Churchmen group.

She was also an Area Coordinator for Lompoc Cultural Homestay International from 2010 to 2022, helping to place and support foreign exchange students. Each year, Sharon hosted two exchange students, forming lifelong friendships with them and their families from around the world. Whether attending Bunco groups, hosting fun Christmas cookie exchange parties, or fundraising for cancer research through Relay for Life, Sharon remained active and engaged in her community.

After years of seeking answers, Sharon was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar type (MSA-C). She was adamant about sharing the correct name of her condition, as she felt it was very important for others to understand what she was experiencing. Even after her diagnosis, with its prognosis of the shortened lifespan, Sharon would say, "I'm okay with it."

Sharon spent her final year at Atterdag Care Center in Solvang, maintaining her sense of humor and grace while accepting her physical limitations. Her family and friends provided wonderful support through her final days.

Sharon is survived by her brothers Mike (Kathy) and Andrew LeRoy. her stepmother Karma LeRoy, and her treasured nephews, nieces, and great-nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother Tom and her parents Cynthia and Charles. Sharon was a devoted friend who was always there when needed. She had a genuine love for life and for people, especially children, and will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2800 Harris Grade Road in Lompoc, on October 31, 2026 at 11 a.m with reception to follow. Her service will also available live via St. Mary's Episcopal Church's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/346877052316). It is fitting that Sharon's memorial falls on Halloween, one of her favorite holidays!

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Mary's Episcopal Church of Lompoc, Camp Fire of Central Coast Council, or the American Cancer Society in Sharon's honor.

St Mary’s of Lompoc: https://stmaryslompoc.org/

Camp Fire: https://www.campfirecentralcoast.org/