Sharon Elaine Cook, of Dover, Delaware, passed away suddenly in Edison, NJ on January 5, 2026. She was 82.

She was born in Frederick, Oklahoma on October 21, 1943, the daughter of the late Dawson and Mopaul Staggs. Sharon grew up in Tipton, Oklahoma with many aunts, uncles and cousins and attended Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX where she received a Bachelor of Science in Teaching.

She was an elementary school teacher for 38 years, teaching 1st grade in Connetquot School District, Connetquot NY. She lived in Sayville, NY before moving to Dover, Delaware in July of 2014.

Sharon loved to travel, read and being involved in the Church of Christ.  Most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends; especially her grandchildren. She was very active in the Commack Church of Christ in Commack, NY, for over 50 years. Her love of sweets, and the color purple, can only be eclipsed by her immense love for her two granddaughters.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Sofia Jr. Dover Delaware; a step-son, Michael Sofia III and spouse Patty of Holbrook, NY, and a daughter, Tara Davison and spouse Michael of Arlington, VA; step- grandsons, Michael R. Sofia, Matthew Sofia, and granddaughters Aurora Davison and Seraphina Davison.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Bennie Cook; and brothers, Dan Staggs and Brant Staggs.

A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, DE. Pastor Michael Hipes will officiate.

She will be interred with her first husband, Bennie Cook, at Riverside Cemetery in Mangum, Oklahoma.

The family is grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and prayers they have received since Sharon's sudden passing. We know that it is a testament to her loving and kind spirit.

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Arrangements are by Matthews Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna, DE.