Janice May Sharp

Janice May Sharp obituary, Hot Springs Village, AR

Janice May Sharp

Janice Sharp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Caruth-Hale Life Celebration Center on Mar. 31, 2025.

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Janice May Sharp, 81, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on March 29, 2025. She was born on April 17, 1943, in Illinois, to Benny and Jessie Embrey.
A devoted evangelist, Janice had a deep love for music and was always eager to serve the Lord in any way she could.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lee Sharp; her parents; and her brother, Ralph Embrey.
Janice is survived by her daughter, Janet (James) Sutton; her son, Michael (April) Sharp; grandchildren, Arial, BJ, April, Kendra, Destiney, and Christian; and great-grandchildren, Mila, Nolan, Paige, Memory, Evie, Kisser, Chloe, and Colton.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday at Caruth-Hale Life Celebration Center, 2529 Airport Rd., Hot Springs, AR 71913.
A celebration of Janice's life will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Caruth-Hale Life Celebration Center, with Brother Harvey Freeman officiating.
Interment will follow at Bissell Chapel Cemetery in Athens, Arkansas.
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