Sharmon is a native Oregonian, born in The Dalles and grew up in Milwaukie. She married the love of her life, Steve, in 1977. She and Steve have three children: Christopher, Tashina, and Elizabeth. They have four grandchildren: Daniel, David, Hunter and Kristianna. Sharmon graduated from Clackamas Community College in 2006 with an Associates in General Studies and an Instructional Assistant Certificate and again in 2018 with an Administrative Assistant Certificate. In 2021 she retired from North Clackamas School District after 21 years working with children with special needs. She and Steve enjoy time with their grandkids, camping and traveling as their children live in McMinnville and Enterprise, Oregon, and Wyoming.