Sharon Kay Blakely
December 20, 1947 ~ July 26, 2025
Sharon Kay Blakely, age 77, of Canyon Lake, Texas, peacefully passed away on July 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She went to be with the Lord at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Sharon’s journey began in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she was born on December 20, 1947, to Kenneth and Mildred (Stanley) Brandon.
A proud graduate of Putnam City High School, Sharon built a life grounded in love, faith, and dedication. She married her soulmate, William “Bill” Shelton Blakely, on February 16, 1968. They shared more than 37 years of marriage until Bill’s passing in June 2005. The Blakely family called Oklahoma home for many years before relocating to San Antonio, Texas, in 2001.
Throughout her career in the medical and insurance industries, Sharon was known for her integrity, compassion, and professionalism. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, and especially looked forward to watching Live PD on Friday and Saturday nights—simple joys that became cherished parts of her routine.
Sharon is survived by her children: Richard “Ricky” Blakely and wife Liz Blakely of Oklahoma City, OK; Dena and husband Adam Rodriguez of Canyon Lake, TX; and Leah Whaley and husband Steve Whaley of Shawnee, OK. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Trace and his wife Jennifer Harrison, with children Raelynn and T.J.; Terrin Coker, Darrian Coker, and Dainan Coker; Lauren and her husband John Phillips; Samantha and her husband Tristan Burnett, with children Atticus and Abel; Sydney and her husband Cale Ashcraft; Anthony Whaley; Cara and her husband David How, with children Lana, Luca, and Leia; and Xavier and his wife Sabrina Rodriguez, with son Aaron.
She is also survived by her siblings: David Brandon, Donald Brandon, Charles Brandon, Carol Romberg, and Barbara Iott, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Blakely; her parents; and her brother, Kenneth Brandon.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Lux Funeral Home Chapel in New Braunfels, TX. A funeral service in Oklahoma will follow at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Bill Eisenhouer Northeast Chapel, located at 8805 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK.
Sharon’s gentle spirit and loving heart will be dearly missed. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
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Visitation: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1254 Business 35 N.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-624-0500
https://www.luxfhcares.com/
Service: Friday, August 8, 2025 10:00 am
Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel
8805 NE 23rd St
Oklahoma City, OK 73141
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/bill-eisenhour-funeral-home/7375?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic
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Sharon and I have so many wonderful memories since I joined this amazing family in August 1968. She and I raised our children together and spent many days just hanging out and having fun together. She will be missed by so many and I am at the top of that long list of people that were blessed to have known her. She may be gone from this earth but her beautiful spirit will live on forever. Love to all her family and thank all of you for making me part of your lives. ❤️
Brenda Lofton Brandon Weeks
Thank you Aunt Brenda! She loved you so much.
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend . He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning … to the end
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the following date with tears , but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years .
For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth . and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth
For it matters not , how much we own ; the cars … the house … the cash What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash
So think about this long and hand …. are there things you’d like to change ? For you never know how much time is left . That can still be rearranged
If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real , and always try to understand the way other people feel .
And be less quick to anger , and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before .
If we treat each other with respect , and more often wear a smile ….. remembering that this special dash might only last a little while .
So , when your eulogy’s being read with your life’s actions to rehash … would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash ?
by Linda Ellis