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Sharon Lee Burton

February 23, 1947 - July 19, 2018

Sharon Lee Bruton passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life of 71 years on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 3 pm at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A tribute of Sharon’s life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family. 

Sharon was born on February 23, 1947 to Buckner and Gretchen (Knopp) Whitten in San Antonio, TX and grew up in Nacogdoches. On June 10, 1971, she married Monroe Bruton in El Paso. Moving from El Paso to Lubbock in 1984, Sharon worked for Covenant Medical Center and the Posey Gin. Sharon enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Monroe Bruton; and four siblings.

Sharon is survived by her three daughters, Deanna Bruton, Stephanie Martinez and husband Sam all of Lubbock, and Theresa Barrier and husband Jason of Slaton; seven grandchildren, Branden Bruton, Samuel Martinez, Zachary Martinez, Ciara Northern, Brittany Canfield, Dylan Bruton, and Koby Perez; and fourteen great grandchildren.

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Sharon Lee Bruton passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life of 71 years on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 3 pm at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. A tribute of Sharon’s life may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathyContinue Reading

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The Hall Family left a message on July 23, 2018:
Man I haven't known Sharon long but she was a caring woman that would give your the shirt off her back if you were in need....she seemed to love her family and friends very much. I will never forget her sense of humor and her stubbornness....if you know Sharon she was no push over ?
GLORIA REINA left a message on July 23, 2018:
CO-WORKER OF STEPHANIE MARTINEZ (DAUGHTER OF MRS. SHARON L. BRUTON), SORRY, FOR YOUR LOST MAY GOD GIVE ALL OF YOU STRENGTH DURING THIS PAINFUL TIME.
Jack and Donna Wilkinson left a message on July 22, 2018:
We haven’t seen Sharon in many, many years. Deanna, Stephanie, and Theresa, We are so very sorry in the loss of your mom. May you know you are in our prayers
Donna Webb left a message on July 22, 2018:
Sharon you will be missed. I enjoyed working with you at Covenant and we had many years of friendship. Rip my friend. I am praying for your family.
Brandy Tyler left a message on July 22, 2018:
My thoughts and prayers to you all. Sharon was my dear friend since I was 15 years old. She was a special person to me and I'm so thankful for the years of laughter, joy, tears, and everything else we shared along the way. I'll miss you always "Shurn Jean" :,(
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Sue Dennis left a message on July 21, 2018:
Sending condolences to the family and friends. May each find closure in the Lord and give you comfort in your loss.
Linda Lane left a message on July 21, 2018:
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Sharon at Covenant. I loved her sense of humor
Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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