Sharon Sue Wampler

Sharon Wampler “Mimi”, a beloved mother, grandmother, retired 

teacher, and cherished member of the Florida Keys community,

passed away peacefully on November 10th in her Islamorada home.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, Sharon and her husband Samuel Wampler

moved to the Florida Keys in 1977 to open the Florida National High

Adventure Sea Base.

As a longtime resident, she was known for her generous heart, gentle

wisdom, and unwavering commitment to helping both people and

animals alike. Her beloved dog, Ginger, will be missing her terribly

and it will be difficult to find her a new companion.

Sharon was a proud member of Florida Keys Electric Company’s

Charitable Trust Fund, truly using this vehicle to help local members

of the community in times of need.

As a teacher, she touched the lives of generations of students with her

patience, humor, and belief in their potential even continuing to tutor

after retiring from the full-time classroom. Her greatest joy, however,

came from her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother

who filled every gathering with laughter, stories, and love. Her life

will live on through her wonderful boys, Augie (Sabrina) and Zack

(Leah), and her grandkids, Saylor, Hudson, Zane, Declan, and Olive

and the many friends who were fortunate enough to know her.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Florida Keys

Humane Society, honoring Sharon’s lifelong love and compassion

for animals. The Wampler Family would like to particularly thank

her wonderful caregivers that enveloped her with love and care when

she needed it the most. Bruce, Jenny, Endeara…we will be forever

grateful.