Sharon Kay Paxton, age 80, of Thedford, Nebraska, passed away March 24, 2022, at her home in Thedford.
Funeral service was March 28, 2022, at the Bethel Assembly of God Church in Thedford. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers. com.
Sharon Kay (Ewoldt) Paxton was born, Sept. 13, 1941, in Mullen, Nebraska, to Hans and Vera (Lesher) Ewoldt.
Sharon attended country grade school, then high school in Thedford. After graduation she attended Grand Island School of Business from 1961-1962. She went to work in Valentine after graduation, working at Clement’s Furniture, Cherry County Hospital and Hayward Construction.
On Dec. 11, 1965, she married the love of her life, Leroy Paxton. After getting married they moved to Glen Elder, Kansas, where Leroy was employed with Bushman Construction until December 1967. They returned home to her family ranch south of Thedford where they would spend the rest of their years together.
In 1968 they welcomed their first son, Troy and a few years later in 1971 they welcomed their second son, Trenton.
Sharon was very active in her church, Thomas County Farm Bureau and as an Athletic Booster. She looked forward to opening the Life Center each week and helping out as much as she could.
Most mornings were spent chatting with her sister Betty on the phone and making a plan for her day. And catching up with the boys as often as she could. She was adored by her grandkids and enjoyed having them visit on the ranch.
Sharon will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
Sharon is survived by her husband Leroy, sons Troy (Melissa) Paxton of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Trenton (Dawn Paxton of Conifer, Colorado, granddaughters Trissa Paxton Miranda (Timothy) Murphy, Mackenzie Paxton, and Macie Paxton; sister Betty (Larry) Jameson; and two nieces Teresa Daily and Donna (Terry) Higgins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hans and Vera Ewoldt.