Sharon E. Travis
August 26, 1949 - February 25, 2020
Sharon Elizabeth Travis, 70, of Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Born August 26, 1949 in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Whitfield Everett Travis of Columbia, Mississippi and Magarit Ray Johnson Leon of Warsaw, Georgia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Eugene Travis. She is survived by her life partner of 53 years, Vincent Anthony Mattei, daughter Anjanette Marquritte Mattei Martinez, son Walter Anthony Mattei, sisters Mary Tiebor, Audrey Leon, Elizabeth Travis, brothers, Conrad Cleaves, Arion Travis, grandchildren Cody Brown, Kristopher Brown, and great-grandson George Brown. Over the years Sharon worked in nursing homes across the country and she was known for her creativity and for her love of art, butterflies, and Chihuahuas. A cremation was held and private family services will be held at a later date.
Sharon Elizabeth Travis, 70, of Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Born August 26, 1949 in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Whitfield Everett Travis of Columbia, Mississippi and Magarit Ray Johnson Leon of Warsaw,... View Obituary & Service Information