Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BRENDA SHARPE Obituary
Kathryn Sharpe
of Bear, DE, passed away quietly on November 24, 2009 the University of PA Hospital and into the loving care of her Lord.
Brenda was born in West Jefferson, NC on January 21, 1949, the daughter of the late Raymond and Grace Sharpe. Brenda was raised in PA, graduating in 1966 from Kennett High School. She started her banking career immediately thereafter. She made DE her home in the late '70s. She retired from Wachovia Bank. Getting back in the workforce, she then worked at MBNA and then at Ing Direct until her illness made it impossible for her to continue working. Brenda tried to make at least one trip a year out west to engage in the sport she loved, skiing. She enjoyed travelling, walks at Carousel Park and bicycling. Family was always a loving part of her life and she gave of herself unselfishly to them. Special thanks to all of Brenda's many friends and relatives for all their love, prayers and encouragement during her difficult journey. She loved you all. Also, thanks to the wonderful staffs at Christiana Hospital and the University of PA for the care given Brenda during her many hospital stays.
Brenda will be sadly and deeply missed by her sister Beverly Justinson and her husband Joseph of Oxford, PA; nephew Mark Justinson and wife Shannon of L.A. CA; niece Lindsay Corvin and her husband Michael; and great nephew Mikey of Oxford, PA.
A graveside service will be held at Sharps Cemetery, Fair Hill, MD on Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
In memory of Brenda, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society c/o R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911.
To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com.
R.T. FOARD
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
& CREMATORY
(410)658-6030
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for BRENDA SHARPE
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in BRENDA SHARPE's name
Memorial Events
for BRENDA SHARPE
How to support BRENDA's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor BRENDA SHARPE's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
