Sharon Gayle Dodson

Sharon Gayle (Haley) Dodson, a longtime resident of Dustin, Oklahoma passed from this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Dustin at the age of 65, Sharon was born in Ramonville, Texas on January 18, 1951 to William J. Haley and Nellie Odell Arnhart Haley. Sharon grew up in Dustin and attended Graham Public Schools. During her adult life, Sharon became widely known as an accomplished vocalist and musician, performing with the likes of Conway Twitty and Buck Owens. She appeared on the television show "Hee Haw" and was a recording vocalist for several years. She later worked for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority as a tollbooth attendent. And, after 26 years of loyal service, Sharon retired from the Turnpike Authority. Sharon married the love of her life, Clarence William Dodson, Jr. in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on March 17, 1969. They remained married for 47 wonderful years. Sharon loved her family and her family loved her. She was particularly fond of her grandchildren. Sharon served on the school board in Dustin for 22 years as a board member, and remained so proud of her school system and loved the relationships which evolved from that affiliation. She was an accomplished seamstress, loved crocheting and cooking, crafting, puzzles and game shows. She is preceded in death by both her mother and father; and a sister, Judy Duckett. Sharon is survived by her husband Clarence of the home in Dustin; a son, Shelby Dodson and wife Karlee of Dustin; two daughters, Jennifer Dodson and husband Mike Crawford of Henryetta. and Tisha White and husband George of Henryetta; three grandchildren, Michael White and Mason White of Henryetta and Payton Dodson of Dustin; one brother, Jimmy Haley of Prescott, AZ; a sister, Dana Tomczak and husband Matt of Mt. Morris, IL; a sister-in-law, Deverly Nuckolls & husband Garland Nuckolls of Schulter; by other extended family and many good friends. Viewing for Sharon will be held on Friday from 11:00am until 2:00pm at Integrity Funeral Service. A graveside service for Sharon will be held on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 3:00pm at Dustin Cemetery with Rev. Herman Huffman officiating. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Shelby Dodson, George White, James Nuckolls, Jimmy Guynes, Paul Woodall, and Tracy Haley. The family has designated the Susan B. Komen Fight for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75244 as appropriate for memorial contributions.