- State: Virginia
On June 13 th Sharon Grey Hornsby peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home in Alexandria Virginia, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Sharon was
born on April 19, 1969 in Kingston Jamaica, to proud parents George and Thelma Grey.
Sharon is a proud graduate of Alfred University, where she earned her BA degree in English Literature. She then went on to earn a Master’s degree in Public & International Relations from
Virginia Tech. After serving in the Army, she built a successful career supporting US foreign military sales. To those who knew her, she will be remembered for her contagious smile, relentless passion and care for those she loved, and a huge presence and personality that extended far beyond her physical size.
Sharon was preceded in death by her father George Grey, and is survived by her loving husband Tom Hornsby, 2 stepdaughters Amanda and Samantha, mother Thelma Grey, six siblings Milton
Galloway, Sonia Edwards, Ainsworth Grey, Orville “Wayne” Grey, Patrice Grey, and Suzette Grey, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
advancement and achievement of students in need across the Caribbean.
