Billie Mae Sharp

Billie Mae Sharp obituary, Owensville, IN

Billie Mae Sharp

Billie Sharp Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 31, 2025.
Billie Mae Sharp, 90, of Owensville, IN was called home to the Lord Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at RiverOaks Health Campus in Princeton. She was born April 20, 1935 in Owensville, IN to Ottie Smith and Mary (Mobley) Smith. Billie graduated from Owensville High School in 1953. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Sharp, June 4, 1952 and was blessed with 62 years of marriage before his passing August 14, 2014. Billie owned and operated Owensville Flower Shop for 25 years before retiring in 1997. She was a member of First Christian Church in Owensville and loved her church family. Billie loved shopping, hanging out at Pat's Place, making quilts and floral arrangements. She adored watching children and going to her grandchildren's sporting events. Billie was loved and is already deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Sharp; and sister, Janice (David) Higginbotham.

Billie is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Charles 'Chod') Mair and Terri (Chris) Baker; grandchildren, Matthew (Lori) Corne, Ashley (Brad) Davis, Lindsay (Adam) Ping, and McKenzie Mair; and sister, Judy (Tom) Dike.

A graveside service will be held 10 AM Friday, January 2, 2026 at Owensville Cemetery in Owensville with Pastor Bart Newton officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to REH Center in Owensville, IN.

Condolences and memories may be left online at colvinfuneralhome.com. The Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sharp family.

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