Jodi Sharp Obituary
Jodi Ann Sharp, 66, of Rolla, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1960, in Decatur, Illinois, to Ernest and Ann Ruth (Huser) Cunningham.
Jodi dedicated many years of service to Missouri S&T, beginning her career as a custodian and later serving as a security officer. She enjoyed watching movies and had a special love for animals. Above all, Jodi cherished time spent with her sons and took great joy in caring for her beloved cat, Chloe.
She is survived by her sons, Jonathan (Cassie) Sharp of Rolla and Nathan Sharp of Rolla; her siblings, Donna (Bud) Mandrel of Yellville, Arkansas, Steve Cunningham of Nashville, Indiana, David Cunningham of Pontiac, Illinois, and Leon Cunningham of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other cherished family members.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Garry Cunningham, and her sister, Karen Scarborough.
Services will be held at a later date.
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