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Velma Sharp Obituary

Velma F. Sharp, 52, of Kansas City, MO, peacefully departed this life, January 24, 2004, at her home. Velma grew up in Kansas City, MO, graduating from Paseo High School in 1970. She was retired from AT&T after 31 years. Velma leaves to mourn her mother, Cleopatra Allen; her son and daughterin-law, Howard Monte and Carrie Sharp of Olathe, KS; sisters, LaVerne Starks, Christine Banks, Cecilia McKinzy, all of Kansas City, MO and Jennifer AllenTallman of Maryland; and brothers, Floyd Allen II, Jeremy Allen, Dallas E. Allen, all of Kansas City, MO and Jason Allen of St. Joseph, MO. Velma also leaves her four grandchildren, Lauren of Arlington, TX, Sommer of Grandview and Drayton and Trinity of Olathe; her best friend, Lynda Howard of Orlando, FL; and a host of other relatives and friends. Velma was loved by all who knew her and will be truly missed. Memorial service will be 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at the Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 27, 2004.

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Deborah Topp

February 4, 2004

My sincere sympathy to the family of Velma Allen Sharp. Velma was a kind and pleasant person and will be missed by her classmates from Paseo/Class of 1970. My prayers go out to the family.

Hyman Sharp

January 28, 2004

To my family and Velma's family, my heartfelt condolences for the loss and passing of our sister. Although her time with us was too short, I'm sure she enjoyed her life,friends, and family. God Blessing and Grace to you all.

Janie Oldberg

January 27, 2004

I knew Velma from SWBC quite a while back. I heard about her passing at work today and worked with Linda Howard in the storeroom.



Sorry for the family's loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dorothy Swope

January 27, 2004

Dear family,

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the death of Velma. She was a dear soul and we feel fortunate to have worked with her at AT&T and to have been her friends.

God Bless your family at this sad time.



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