Mary McCarthy

Mary J. McCarthy BRISTOL Mary J. McCarthy, 95, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Bristol Nursing Home. She was born in Bristol Tennessee on April 22, 1915, a daughter of the late Claude C. Johnson and Ava Mae Starnes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E. Wade McCarthy; sons, Richard "Bud" Sharrett and Charles Sharrett; daughter-in-law, Ann Sharrett; and a special cousin, Virginia B. Galyon. She retired as the manager of Tyson's Corner after 30 years of service. She was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church where she was active in the "Sunshine" group, Henley-Gleaner Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women and the Martha/Lydia Circle. Mrs. McCarthy was a loving and a devoted wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joyce Sharrett of Spartanburg, S.C.; five grandchildren, Mike, Chuck, Scott, and Lisa Sharrett and Kimberly Sharrett Zimmerman; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 until 2:45 Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, in the Heritage Chapel of Memories at Glenwood Cemetery. The funeral service will follow at 3 with Rev. Richie Hayes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 West Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com Mrs. McCarthy and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.(276) 669-6141.