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Joy SHARP Obituary
November 29, 1926 - May 13, 2010
Joy Lyle Sharp, 83, passed away peacefully May 13, 2010, with her family by her side in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Born Frances Joyce Lyle, on November 29, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Martin and Mary Katherine Lyle, she began the violin at the age of four under the tutelage of her aunt Frances Mildred Hahn.
Joy moved to Los Angeles in the 1940s to pursue a career in the music industry which ultimately spanned more than seven decades.
Joy is survived by her husband Sidney, sons Franklyn and Christopher DAntonio and daughter Gigi Liberati, daughter-in-law Joslyn, and grandchildren Jonathan, Timothy, Kimberly, Matthew and Alexander. She was preceded in death by her beloved brother Charles Franklyn Lyle.
A memorial service celebrating her life is scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, May 17, 2010 at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles or the SPCA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lincoln Mayorga
July 22, 2010
In the early fifties, when Joy was concertmistress of Peter Meremblum's California Junior Symphony Orchestra, we were all in love with her. Not only a lovely young woman, but an enormously talented violinist who was often featured with that orchestra playing the great pieces for violin and orchestra. She and her husband, my good friend Sid Sharp, were an extraordinary violin pair among the best musicians employed in the Hollywood studios.
Lincoln Mayorga
Devorah Cutler Rubenstien
May 17, 2010
Joy was just that -- a beacon of love and I am so happy to have spent time with her through you... and my family. I think of you often and know that you both have a special place in my heart. Devorah (Debbie) Cutler-Rubenstein and family. I am so happy to have Joy's music on CD which I play often in my car! Sending love to you and your family. xoxo
May 16, 2010
I was saddened by the news of Joy's death. She was beautiful, extremely talented and great fun. A refreshing spirit amongst us at work in the studios. I send condolences and love to her family.
Polly Sweeney
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