Sharon J. Bryson

1942 - 2025

Sharon J. Bryson, 83, of Arden, N.C., peacefully entered her heavenly home at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, N.C.
Born and raised in Murphy, N.C., Sharon lived a life marked by compassion, faith and service. She graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in education. She dedicated over 25 years of her career to Henderson County DSS.
Sharon accepted Christ as her Savior in April of 1980 at Trinity Baptist Church. She faithfully attended church, served and worshipped God for His faithfulness to her. She was involved in a ladies prayer group where she learned how to faithfully and boldly pray for others. For the past seven years, she has been a cherished member of Tabernacle of Praise in Fletcher. She continued to grow and develop her relationship with Christ and shared her knowledge of His amazing grace with others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hal and Helen Bryson, and her brother, Gary.
Sharon was a devoted mother and grandmother whose faith and love shaped generations. She was a hero to her two children, Brad Hensley and wife Raeann, and Beth Lindgren and husband Brent. She was a proud and loving ""Nan"" to her three grandchildren, Taylor, Breanna and husband Austin, and Branson, and great-granddaughter, Emma.
Sharon's legacy is one of strength, independence, generosity and unwavering faith. Though she will be deeply missed, her family takes comfort in knowing she is now truly living the grace life in heaven with Jesus.
A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, with the Rev. Robert Cuevas officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends following the service until 3 p.m.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, was in charge of all arrangements.