Mrs. Shirley Gerone Vann Sharp affectionately known by many as “Kool”; was born on October 17, 1931 in Appling County, Georgia to the late Reno and Wilhelmenia Vann. She departed this life surrounded by her loved ones peacefully after a brief illness on May 19, 2018.

Shirley was a phenomenal woman. She was a faithful Jehovah Witness for more than 45 years. She was the rock of her family. She was truly an inspiration; the absolute picture of a strong independent black woman. Loving, Selfless and Devoted to her children, siblings, and friends. She never met a stranger; ever one she met was like family. She generously gave endlessly. And we know she had to grace you with her signature saying, “I’m better than Good”! She enjoyed dancing, cooking, sewing, and baking. She had one of the best Red Velvet and Pound Cakes, Hands Down!

She wedded Ulyssee Sharp on May 31, 1952 the marriage blessed them with six children.

Her many memories will be cherished by:
One Sister: Norma Walker
Sons: Ulyssee & Tim
Daughters: Vanetta(JJ), Sharon (DiDI), Rhoda
Son -in-Laws: Jerome, Alan
Grand Children: Latrice, Clifford/Pookie (Akisha), Chris (Ortega), Kanaka(Jason), Cerry (Yolanda), Cameron(Danielle), Bre’Ana, Chadd, Nesha Scott, Dominique(Ty), Carmelita(Mel), Monya, D’Erykah (Nathan), Li’Naeja, Lionell.
Great Grands: Latrice, LaWanda(Tyrell), Lorenzo(Tyandra), Hadassah, Morgann, Arendez, Avandia, C’Darien, Christena, Chris, Rhoda, Ralfiel, Reno, Ry’Ani, Nasir, Cariyah, Calyse, Cadence, Danasia, Keyden, Kam’Ron, Carter, Maxwell, Camille, and coming soon Ava Grace!
Great-Great Grands: Mason, Jaaziel, Liliana, Bryden, and Paisley
Nephews: Alfred, Billy, Butch, Mack, Artie, Condelle, Ganzo, Windell, Clifford, Clint, Ricky, Akil, James, Jeffery
Nieces: Valencia, Veronica, Clois, Anniemae, Regina, Charlene, Vera, Cynthia, Wanda, Patty, Loretta
Special Friends: Tawana Bell, Ruth Bazemore, Alma Tims, Hazel Hill, Annette Thompson and Willie Bell Garvin, and many other friends and relatives.
 

The funeral service for Shirley Sharp will be held 11AM, Saturday, May 26th, 2018 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 3003 Soutel Dr. The visitation will be 5 - 7PM, Friday, at the mortuary. Interment private. Please sign the family guest book @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234