Sharon Kay Brittain

Sharon Kay Brittain, born February 19,1948 in Donley County, Texas passed away May 24, 2023 in Borger, Texas. Sharon was a 1966 graduate of Borger High School. Her life experience after high school was rich and fulfilling. Along with marriage and motherhood, she worked in restaurant management, as a Trailways bus agent, nursing home administrator, and cosmetologist. In her mid-40s, Sharon worked tirelessly in pursuit of her dream to become a teacher. She took a position as a dorm mother, while attending classes at West Texas A&M University and graduated with a master's degree in history. She retired from teaching at West Texas High School in Stinnett in 2017, where she spent the entirety of her teaching career. Her teaching assignments at WTHS included: English, Economics, Psychology, Government and History. She also sponsored the Student Council and various UIL Academic contests. Sharon was at her best in the classroom and was loved by many students.
Sharon is survived by her beloved sons Jay Held of Amarillo and Damon Held of Lubbock, granddaughters Taylor and Tyler also of Amarillo and brother Mike Slaton of Borger. She was preceded in death by her brother Philip Slaton, her father George David Slaton and her mother Jaurita Jo Graham.