Sherry Sharp 1950-2022

Sherry Lynn (Morgan) Sharp, 72, of Holton, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at her home in Holton.

She was born Oct. 29, 1950 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles Arthur Morgan Jr. and Bernice (Michel). Sherry graduated from Topeka West in 1969.

Sherry spent most of her life as a housewife taking care of her family. She also worked as a telemarketer for more than nine years. Sherry was a member of Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall.

On Jan. 31, 1971, Sherry was united in marriage to Melvin D. Sharp in Ellsworth. They shared more than 48 years of marriage before Melvin passed away on June 26, 2019.

She is survived by her two sons, Brian Kelly Sharp (Felisa) of Topeka and James Dennis Sharp (Kyndra) of Everest; a brother, Charles Arthur Morgan III (Diane) of Derby; five grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Margorie Christian Sharp of Ellsworth; and a niece, Christina Sharp of Ellsworth.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin and a sister, Janelle Renee Morgan.

Memorial services will be conducted by Sherry’s family at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at Kingdom Hall-Jehovah’s Witness in Holton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Hall-Jehovah’s Witness, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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