Sharon Kay Turnbow was born December 23, 1949 in Pampa, Texas to Russell and Betty Jo Vernon. Her family was very important to her; she loved spending time with her daughter Cathy. She enjoyed reading, and making people laugh. Her laugh was contagious! She was a friend to all and enjoyed the trips with the love of her life Chuck and her fur babies Autumn Blaze, Shelby Lynn, and Gypsy Rose.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by the love of her life Chuck, her daughter Catherine Thornton and husband Talmage; sister Tricia Walker and husband Randy; brother Rusty Vernon and wife Linda along with many loving nieces and nephews.