Sharon Kay Stanger

BEN WHEELER — On January 7, 2024, Sharon Kay Stanger passed into the arms of her Lord & Savior in Tyler, Texas. She was 65.

Sharon is survived by mother Shirley Taylor Hartsfield, Tyler; husband Doug Stanger, Ben Wheeler; children – Christina Stanger & husband Marshall Pile, Henderson; Kerry Stanger & wife Kourtnee, Big Spring, TX; Katie Stanger & husband. Chase Rowan, Van; bonus daughter Nechole Brown & husband Russell; Grandchildren – Reagan, Alexis, Xzavier, Jordan, Andre, Tessa, & Weston; sister Debra Peters & husband Kenny of Tyler; brother Gary Hartsfield & wife Cindy of Tyler; lifelong friends Cindy Smith and Lisa Hargrave; & many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by dad Dale Hartsfield, and father- and mother-in-law Lavern and Jean Stanger.

Born January 6, 1959 in Fort Worth and graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1977. Sharon married Doug in 1982 and was a stay-at-home mom until all her children were in school. She then followed them as a teachers’ aide for Van School District to optimize her time with them. Later she began a second career in home health care, working with clients that she loved and called family. Sharon was very active at church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, choir director, children’s program director & anything she was called to do. Caring for her children, volunteering her time, photography, & following Christ were Sharon’s passions in life.

The family appreciates the love and compassion shown by Anna Priebe & her medical team with Texas Oncology, Heritage Home Health & Hospice staff, and Reunion Plaza Family.

A Celebration of Life for Sharon will be held at Pleasant Retreat Methodist at 2:30pm, January 28, 2024.