Sharon Ann Adams was born August 17, 1951 in Corpus Christi Texas to Mary L Kelly and Randolph J Anderson Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Brooks AME Worship Center Corpus Christi TX and later became a member at Shiloh Missionary Baptist San Antonio TX.. Sharon attended School at Roy Miller High Corpus Christi TX. Following graduation Sharon received her cosmetology license. She later married Ret. Msgt. Albert L Adams and was employed with Civil Service.