Sharon Lydia Haywood was born on December 18, 1952 in Kings County Hospital  Brooklyn, New York to the late Florine Haywood and Frank Edward Haywood Sr.  She was the first born of 6 sisters and 1 brother. She had 3 sisters that preceded her  in death: Renee Harley, Anita Townes and Terri Haywood. Sharon was raised in the  Brownsville section of Brooklyn, where she attended St. Michaels Church as a child  and young adult.  From a tender age, Sharon had a passion for The Arts. And what an amazing artist  she was. She shared her love of music with her younger siblings and anyone who  would listen. Her second soprano voice was like hearing the voice of an angel. And  she show-cased her voice as a lead singer in The Children of God Inspirational  Ensemble Gospel Choir. Sharon was also a self-taught pianist and a very talented  songwriter. She formed singing groups over the years where she composed and sang  for several large audiences. Sharon’s early education included attending school in the New York City Public  School System.

Sharon was an exceptional student who excelled in all areas. She  graduated from James Madison High School at the top her class. Sharon also studied  at Medger Evers College where she majored in Art. She graduated and went on to  attend Adelphi University to pursue academics in Education and Psychology. While  attending the University, Sharon was placed on the National Dean’s list for 4  consecutive years. She was an extremely intelligent woman who obtained her  Master’s degree in Education and Special Education. She pursued a career in  teaching at the New York City Board of Education. She absolutely loved teaching.  

She had a passion for sharing her knowledge and uplifting her students. Sharon’s  career in teaching started in 1984. She was loved by all of her students whom she  treasured and held dear to her heart.  Sharon, with her brains, beauty and style, met and married the love of her life, her  dedicated husband, Michael Caldron on April 6, 1991. The two of them lived in  Brooklyn for over 30 years and raised their beautiful family there. She continued her  love for singing, writing music and playing the piano. Her talent remained  impeccable. Sharon loved her family very much and would do anything for her  children and grandchildren.

 Sharon relocated to Kennesaw, Georgia in 2018 after retiring from 34 triumphant  years of teaching, encouraging and touching the lives of many students.  Sharon succumbed to a fierce battle with her illnesses on August 4, 2024. Sharon leaves to cherish her memory her dear, devoted husband, Michael Caldron;  her eldest daughter, Tamisia Smith (Terrell); her only son, Arteak Smith (Tamara);  and her youngest daughter, Misha Caldron; her grandchildren: Lashae, Ghamal,  Wendy, Kaila, Kimora, Arteak Jr., Dakari and Damir; and her bonus daughters:  Keisha Cooper and Michelle Caldron and their children: Jalen, Savannah and  Dakota. She will be greatly missed by her two sisters: Francine Haywood and Carolyn  Haywood both of Douglasville Georgia; her only brother, Frank Haywood Jr.  (Schneka) of Atlanta Georgia; her brother-in-law, Joseph Caldron of Staten Island,  New York; her two sisters-in-law: Rose Creighton of New York City and Maria  Holmes of Kennesaw, Georgia; as well as many students, a host of nieces, nephews,  cousins, countless other special family members and friends near and far.