Sharon Kay (January 25, 1960) was born and raised in Palestine. She is a Certified Pharmacy Technician and worked as a Church Secretary. She married Jimmy Batchelor (September 29, 1957) of Palestine on September 16, 1977. Jimmy graduated from Trinity Valley Community College and worked as a CAD Designer. They now live in Neches, Texas. They have three children: Casey Lynn, Lindsey Claire, and Kalyn Cathleen.