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Sharon Ranson Thompson

1944 - 2026

Sharon Ranson Thompson obituary, 1944-2026, Charlotte, NC

BORN

1944

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Greene Funeral Service & Crematorium - South Chapel

1503 South York Road

Gastonia, North Carolina

Sharon Thompson Obituary

Sharon Ranson Thompson

April 16, 1944 - January 2, 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina - Sharon Ranson Thompson, born on April 16, 1944, in Charlotte, NC, died peacefully on January 2, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Sharon is survived by her husband Jim, daughters, Tambry Harris (Randy), Joy Lovette (Barry), and grandchildren Katie, Shelby, Sela, Nicklaus, and Anthony.

The Celebration of Life service to honor Sharon Ranson Thompson will be held on Saturday, January 10, at 2 p.m., at Pineville United Methodist Church. Please join us as we remember Sharon for her desire to spread love and kindness to everyone with an energy that amazed us all. The family kindly requests donations to: United Women of Faith-Pineville United Methodist Church.

For a full obituary; visit www.greenefuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charlotte Observer from Jan. 5 to Jan. 7, 2026.

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Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pineville United Methodist Church

110 S Polk St., Pineville, NC 28134

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1503 South York Road, Gastonia, NC 28052

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