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Sharon Jarrett Thacker
1954 - 2020
Sharon Jarrett Thacker
1954 - 2020
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Sharon Thacker Obituary
Sharon was an accomplished social worker. She had a B. A. in social work from East Tennessee State University and a Master's degree from the University of Tennessee. Sharon was the COO of United Family Service in Charlotte from 1990-2012, the President and CEO of Family Service of Roanoke Valley from 2012-2019 and was on the Council on Accreditation, New York, NY from 2006-Present. She was also an adjunct professor at the University of NC at Charlotte. In 2019, the Girls Scouts of Virginia awarded Sharon with the Servant Leadership Award during their annual Woman of Achievement ceremony.
Away from work, Sharon loved to spend time at North Litchfield Beach. She especially loved walking the beach at dawn. She also loved to spend time with family and friends and traveling. Sharon will be remembered as a wonderful mother to her daughter Lindsey, a great sister and friend, a woman who gave of herself to help others and one who had a deep social conscience.
Sharon is survived by her daughter Lindsey; brothers Cecil Alvin (Mary Jane) Jarrett Jr. and Shields (Ginny) Jarrett; sister Judi (Alan) Tingler; niece Ashley Tingler and nephew Clay (Lindsay) Tingler; great-niece Emmerson and great-nephew Lucas.
A memorial service will be held at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700 Forest Lawn Dr, Matthews, NC 28104, on Saturday, February 1st, at 2 PM. The family will greet guests starting at 1:15 PM. The family will also have a celebration of life for Sharon in Roanoke on February 29th, 11 AM at the Shenandoah Club.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contribution be made in Sharon's name to Family Service of Roanoke Valley, www.fsrv.org, 360 Campbell Ave., SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 or Safe Alliance, www.safealliance.org, 601 E. 5th St, STE 400, Charlotte, NC 28202.
HOWARD GARVAL
February 7, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Lindsey and all Sharon's family for their loss. Sharon was an exceptional person & leader in the nonprofit sector, but she has left a wonderful legacy even though she will be sorely missed.
Janis Thayer
February 3, 2020
It was so so sad to hear of Sharon's passing. She was so loved and had an inner light that shined bright through her smile and all she did to help others. My deepest condolences to the family. She will be deeply missed from this world.
Deb Anderson
January 31, 2020
My deepest condolences to Sharon's family. I met Sharon at our Thursday yoga class, and I always looked forward to seeing her beautiful smile. She inspired me in many ways and was so loving and supportive to everyone in the group. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
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January 30, 2020
My deepest condolences to the Thacker family. Sharon will be missed.
January 30, 2020
Lindsey,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with your mom for many years. She will be missed. Lots of love coming your way, Ginger Bradshaw
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