Sharon Kay Chelius
Sharon Kay (Williams) Chelius, 69, of Houston, TX, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born June 2, 1956, in Carthage, MO to parents, Charles Williams and Florence Jennings Williams.
Sharon graduated from MacArthur High School in 1974 and pursued a successful career as a file clerk in the mortgage and oil & gas industries. Sharon was meticulously organized and took great pride in her work.
Sharon enjoyed cats, especially her beloved Spunky, singing karaoke, writing poetry and songs for her loved ones, and playing board games, cards, and dice. She loved enjoying Christmas music and movies year-round.
Sharon is preceded in death by her parents and oldest brother Jackie Williams, twin brother Mike Williams, and sister Penny Diane Williams. She leaves behind a loving family to treasure her memory: her devoted husband of 40 years and biggest karaoke fan, Kenneth (Ken) Chelius; her children, Shawn Samuels, Lynda Samuels McCormack and husband Scott, Jamie Chelius, and Kendra (Chelius) Martinez and husband, Angel; her grandchildren Joshua, Arson, Draven, and Lincoln; her brothers John Williams and wife, Linda, and Frank Williams and wife, Connie; her first husband, friend, and father of Shawn and Lynda, Jack Samuels; and a wide network of loving friends and family.
Sharon will always be remembered and cherished for her many roles and titles: Mimi, Momma, Sissy, Babe, family, and friend.
A Celebration of Life to include music, singing, and games in honor of Sharon’s favorite things will be held at a later date once her family has had time to grieve and plan. If you would like an invitation, please email Lynda_Samuels@outlook.com for information. In lieu of flowers, please submit donations in Sharon’s name to a local animal rescue.
I always enjoyed your high-spirited performances at karaoke, and will always be grateful for being welcomed into your home. Your song will continue to be sung by so many, and love for you will live on in their hearts. May your family be surrounded by love and light.
Dear Sharon,
You had always been a great Stepmom who always answers when it just a phone call away. You were always doing family gathering and make the best meals, kept the Holidays and Birthday Celebration a big deal. You go out and love hard. You are also a wonderful loving Mimi to your Kasinda your granddaughter. Angel loves you so much and we’re blessed to known you and be loved by you. I love you Sharon. Rest in Peace . 💕
Your will always remember as a great friend to lot of especially me.
You always liked celebrating Christmas, and Birthday ‘s.Singing at Karoke was great enjoyment of your and husband. Rest in Peace.
Joy Kirchoff
Mom…I’m still trying to wrap my head around the realization that you are no longer here. You made so many sacrifices for me, all throughout my life, and I never doubted, for one second, how much you loved me. I’d give ANYTHING to hear you tell me you were going to “slap the fire” out of me again…or to hear you sing a Loretta Lynn song as we would play Yahtzee. You were the one I could share my year round joy/celebration of Christmas with…that was a special bond we had. I meant it when I said how much enjoyment I received from helping you make your “special” meal…and how I cherished that quality time we spent together. The OU Christmas wreath you made for me will forever hang on my wall…and my love for you will forever fill my heart. Thank you, Mom…and I will continue to be your “Simple Man”. Love you.
Dear Samuels and Chelius families. So sorry for your too early loss. Sharon was SO GOoD to everyone. She loved the Crowder family and everyone. May the Peace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST be with all the family and Loved ones at this time and Always. Roddy
So sorry about your death, you were such a great friend and so lively. It pains my heart to know I won’t be able to talk each week.you had such a big heart for everyone and always were there for me and her family. I will miss you tons.with all my condolences to all her family for the anguish and pain and sorrows. May the lord bless and keep you safe and happy. Spunky is now with his mom again. As I wonder though this world I know we will meet again. Again rest in peace
I met Sharon at the Bull & Bear karaoke pub over 20 years ago. Over the years we became good friends, sharing our love of singing and life’s milestones. Sharon was a warm, caring person with a huge heart. She loved fiercely and loyal to a fault. How my heart aches at the thought that I will no longer hear her sweet voice over the phone wishing us happy birthdays and anniversaries; she never forgot those dates! I will miss her terribly, but she will forever live in my heart. There are reminders of her everywhere in my house of the thoughtful things she gifted me over the years. Rest in peace, my dear friend. You are free of pain now. Noni & Aaron.