A Time to Be Born…
Sharlet Gabriel was born on July 6, 1946, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to the late Billie Jollivette and Clifford Daniels. At an early age, her family relocated to California, making San Diego their home.
In 1959, Sharlet accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized by the late Dr. C. H. Hampton at Bethel Baptist Church in San Diego. Later in life, she rededicated her life to Christ and was baptized alongside her son, Ondre, by Dr. Steve O. Cooper at Nu-Way L.C.M. in San Diego.
A Time to Live…
Sharlet received her education in the San Diego Unified School District, attending Logan Elementary School, Memorial Junior High School, and San Diego High School. A gifted athlete, she excelled on the track team and was known for her confident personality and “gift of gab.” During her senior year, she was elected Class President, voted Best Dancer, and graduated with honors in 1964. She continued her education at San Diego State University, majoring in Business Administration.
Sharlet worked for Bell Telephone Company and later at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, before returning to San Diego. There, she was employed at North Island Naval Air Station, advancing to the position of Equal Employment Opportunity (E.E.O.) Officer.
In 1991, Sharlet relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she served as an EEO Officer for Nevada Power Company and later the State of Nevada Department of Corrections until her retirement.
A Time to Love…
Sharlet was blessed with two children, Ondre Lavoyd Piernas and Misha Iwanette Piernas, who were her pride and joy. She cherished time with family and friends, loved traveling, shopping, cooking, and collecting purses. A devoted Raiders fan, she supported her team with unwavering loyalty.
A Time to Say Goodbye…
Sharlet was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Orned “Chicken” Gabriel.
On Wednesday evening, December 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, Sharlet peacefully transitioned to eternal rest.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son Ondre Piernas, Sr. (Leonora “Leo”), her daughter Misha Piernas, her sister Gina Seunarine, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three nephews, and a host of nieces, relatives, and friends.