PLANO Sharla Maye Woods was born on May 4, 1952 in Gardena, Calif., and passed away in Plano, Texas on July 3, 2015. Sharla was born to Margie Loraine and Jack Tewalt Sr. Sharla lived most of her early life in Southern California until she graduated high school. Upon graduating Sharla moved to Marshall, where she attended ETBU. Sharla graduated with a Bachelors in Science. Sharla worked for the state of Texas for 26 years with the Department of Human Services and as a Parole Officer. Sharla always enjoyed getting to read a good mystery novel. Some of her favorite authors were Sandra Brown, James Patterson, and Dean Koontz. When Sharla didnt have her nose buried in a book, she could be found flipping the channels between her favorite sports teams. She loved watching the Texas Rangers and was a die-hard New Orleans Saints fan. Sharlas legacy lives on through her daughter Krista Goodwin, and her daughters spouse, Kerri Goodson; her brothers, William John Tewalt of Ga., and James Thomas Scott of Va.; and her sister, Marlaine McCain-Helmick of Calif. Sharla goes on to join her brother, Jack A Tewalt Jr., who passed away before her. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to the National MS Society and multiple sclerosis research. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, July 11th, at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas at 2 p.m.