Ms. Adell Sharp

Ms. Adell Sharp obituary, Elizabethtown, KY

Ms. Adell Sharp

Adell Sharp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chism Family Funeral Home - Vine Grove on Jan. 21, 2026.
Adell Sharp, 84, of Elizabethtown, KY passed away, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, Hodgenville, KY. Ms. Sharp was born Tuesday, June 4, 1940 in Custer, Breckinridge County, KY to the late Carlie & Mary E. Sharp.

Adell dedicated many years of service to the Hardin County Health Department before her retirement in 2002. Adell was an avid reader who had a passion for genealogy. Her love for the beach and spending time with family was a well-known aspect of her life.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Sharp Martin; two brothers, Halbert L. Sharp, Mitchell C. Sharp; two nephews, Jerry L. Sharp, Carson Martin; two nieces, Lisa Sharp and Sheila F. Martin.

Adell is survived by her nieces, Rhonda K. Carter, Julie A. Davis (Frank), Melinda S. Lee (Christopher), Crystal G. Carr (Jonathan); a nephew, Vincent Martin; and a host of great nieces & great nephews.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Saturday, February 22, 2025 and from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Chism Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ms. Sharp will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY with Pastor Brian Combs officiating. Burial will follow at the Custer United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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