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SHARPE Donna Marie Barbier Sharpe passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the age of 58 years. A retired Catholic school teacher for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and youth minister at St. Joseph Church in Prattville, AL. She was a native of Harvey, LA and resident of Prattville, AL. Beloved wife of Talmage Sharpe, Jr. Mother of Ryan (Kelli), Matthew (Katie) and Jennifer Richard (Kyle). Daughter of the late Walter Barbier and the late Mary Juka Barbier. Sister of Carl Barbier, Marcia Szymanski and Louis Barbier. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Bryson, Catherine, Adisyn, Henry and Christopher. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 511 N. Memorial Drive, Prattville, AL on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The funeral Mass and burial will be at Saint Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd., Saint Benedict, LA on Monday, January 30 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, Montgomery Cancer Center or the Saint Joseph Youth Group, Prattville.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29, 2012.

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Bobbi Jo Alexis, Esq.

November 5, 2024

Ms. Sharpe was my 8th grade teacher at St. Cletus Elementary decades upon decades ago. She was so smart, challenging, and a wonderful and amazing teacher. I was thinking about all the people who really helped me in my formative years and she was one. I was saddened to learn of her passing. I hope her family is well. I hope to add to their knowledge that Ms. Sharpen was a really good person who shaped little lives for the better.

Sheila Ganier

February 14, 2012

Dear Sharpe Family,
My deepest sympathy for your lost. Donna was a great inspiration to me. I am glad God saw it fit that our ships met. I will miss her email prayers she always sent to me. Always in my prayers.

February 11, 2012

tam,ryan,matthew,jennifer, my thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you. i have such fond memories when we were children and uncle walter and aunt mary would come to visit us. Donna Marcia Louis and the myself rachel and david and many a great vacations with her in baltimore, washington, seattle new york. she was a great person and will be missed. I have a great photo of all of us kids standing in what i believe is the shanadoha river with our pants rolled up and right smack dab in the middle is uncle walter. when i come to neworleans next i will bring copies for you guys. again my deepest sympathy gretchen (juka) ryan

Melissa Morris

February 8, 2012

My sincerest condolensces to the Sharpe family. I had the privilege of knowing Donna both as a student at St. Anthony and as a parent at St. Cletus School. She was a dedicated and loving educator & mentor for many! She worked endlessly on SACS accreditation for St. Cletus in which I had the honor to work with her. She has certainly left many lasting accomplishments for students to benefit from now even after her retirement and move to to Alabama. Heaven has certainly been graced with a beautiful angel! My family & I pray for peace, comfort, & strength for
her loved ones during this difficult time. She will always live on through the many lives she touched! Sincerely, Melissa, Evan & Joshua

CHARLOTTE BORDELON

February 8, 2012

TAM & FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I WILL REMEMBER ALL THE FUN WE HAD AT IMMACULATA AND HOW SWEET DONNA WAS.

Pete Jimenez

January 31, 2012

Prayers to all as you mourn the passing of Donna Marie. May the memories of the good times with Donna Marie lighten the load for all the family.

Sharing some birthday wishes...

Lois, Hope, & (Hope's Goddaughter) Cambre

January 30, 2012

Donna we all miss you, and we will think of you often...our time at Disney, the plays, and Mardi Gras. May your family be comforted and know you are an Angel with the Lord.

Terry Fernandez

January 30, 2012

Tam and Family, My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Donna was a very special person and a wonderful teacher. We worked together at St. Cletus and she taught Michael and Chris. She will be missed.

Howard & Debbie Weiser

January 29, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Donna. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Opal & Clay Pruden

January 29, 2012

Tam and family, There are no words to say how sorry I am. Donna is now in heaven with God and the angels. She was a wonderful cousin and friend.It is so hard on all the family and love ones that is left behind. The thing to remeber is that Donna is in a better place now. She will be sadly missed by all. Donna lived her life for family and friends she was always there if someone needed her. All of you will be in my prayers. Donna fought a long battle and now will we can take comfort in knowing that she will be an angel for all who was touched by her. Love Opal and Clay

January 29, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.....Aunt Nancy and Uncle Gary and our family

Ruby Armbruster-Legner

January 29, 2012

I was shocked to learn of Donna's death. IDonner was in my first Kindergarten Class at St. Rosalie School. I have kept in touch with her until she moved to Alabama. My prayers with the family and for the repose of her soul. God be with you at this difficult time. "Miss" Ruby

Conrad Fuselier

January 29, 2012

Tam, you and your family have our deepest sympathy.
A Mass will be said for Donna at Christ The King Catholic Church in Lake Charles on Tues Jan 31
Cheryl and Conrad

Ricky DeLeo

January 28, 2012

I had Mrs. Sharpe as my teacher at St. Cletus. She was a great educator and will be missed by many. My prayers go out to her family.

Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin

January 28, 2012

Donna taught me in junior year at Archbishop Blenk. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 English composition classes she taught. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.

Megan Waguespack

January 28, 2012

Mrs. Sharpe was an amazing women and teacher, she helped me in so many ways! Thank you for always being there for everyone whoever needed you, even if it meant putting yourself last! You will always be remembered and missed!!! R.I.P Mrs. Sharpe

Alma Reed

January 27, 2012

Cousin Tam, my heart breaks for you and your family. Our prayers are with you and Donna. Love, Alma

Margaret Milner Fontenot

January 27, 2012

Tam,
Words cannot express our sorrow at the news of Donna's death. We send our prayers and love to each and everyone of you. May God hold you in his arms. Know that Donna is with him . We love you. Margaret Milner Fontenot, Roy, and family

Betty & Getty Guerin

January 27, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are for Donna and with her family.

Marsha Tross-Tanner

January 27, 2012

Donna Sharpe was a fantastic teacher and colleague! I had the opportunity of working with her at St. Cletus School for five (5) years. She had such a calming and nurturing spirit about her. I shall never forget the wonderful memories I had had with her in Middle School. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband and family. She will be greatly missed.

Cynthia Lodge and Family

January 27, 2012

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Amanda McDougald

January 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Sharpe's family. She was a wonderful person and educator. I was fortunate to have her as a teacher at St. Cletus. She will certainly be missed.

Amanda McDougald Gibson

Bev Wright

January 27, 2012

We are colleagues of Marcia, Donna's sister. Please know that we extend our heartfelt sympathies to all Donna's family and friends. We are keeping you close and remembering you all at this very difficult time. Marcia speaks so fondly of her family and we only wish we were there in person to show our support. From all of us at Health Imperatives in Massachusetts.

January 27, 2012

Our thoughts and sympathies are with Donna's family and with Marcia, Donna's sister. We are colleagues of Marcia and we want the entire family to know that many of us are thinking of and remembering you now. We are so sorry for your loss. Bev Wright

January 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Donna was a great lady.
Claire Cook

Tracy Riggs

January 27, 2012

My grandmother Claudia LaBauve babysat Donna's children when they were little. I remember going with her sometimes to your home and helping her out. She also taught my daughter's Baylee & Connor Riggs at St. Cletus. I phoned my grandmother this morning to let her know of her passing. She sends her condolences as do the Riggs family.

Kelly Frilot

January 27, 2012

I not only had Donna as my eigth grade teacher, I then had the pleasure of working with her at St. Cletus for five years. She was not only a wonderful mother, educator, but also friend. She will be greatly missed and heaven has just been granted a terrific angel!

Sonny and Shirley Cancienne

January 27, 2012

Tam and family, so sorry for your loss of Donna. Many memories through the years. Will especially remember the smile that always greeted you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Denise Smith

January 27, 2012

Mrs Sharpe was my 8th grade teacher in 1976. Since that time I know she has touched the hearts of many, many young students and will be in their memories forever. My prayers to the family during this time.

Melissa Colna Murphy

January 27, 2012

Mrs. Sharpe was a wonderful teacher and person. I enjoyed being in her 8th Grade lass very much. She touched so many lives and she will be missed. My condolences to her family & friends.

lisa juneau

January 27, 2012

She will be missed....she taught my son JEREMY SCOTT JUNEAU at st.cletus for 7th n 8th grade jeremy addored her now she is with Jeremy and all the angles watching over us...she will be missed always n forever:(!

Lori (LeBlanc) Wiltz

January 27, 2012

Mrs. Sharpe was my teacher at St. Cletus, and I have very fond memories of having her as my teacher. She was a great teacher. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family. May Christ carry them through this time and bring them the peace of knowing Mrs. Sharpe is in now in his arms.

Michelle Methe Boudreaux

January 27, 2012

Mrs. Sharpe will always be remembered as an wonderful teacher! She will be missed greatly. Her family and friends will be in my prayers.

Sandy Milner Fruge

January 27, 2012

Tam and family, i'm so very sorry in your loss of Donna. Know that your family is in our prayers.

Erica Banks

January 27, 2012

Mrs. Sharpe was a fantastic teacher and role model. Praying for her family and friends.

Lana Benitez

January 27, 2012

my condolences to the family and friends ,i will keep you in my prayers .....

Ray Marie Fenger

January 27, 2012

Mrs. Sharpe was a fantastic teacher and has touched so many lives! She will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with her family!

chivonne lewis

January 27, 2012

Mrs Sharpe was my eight grade teacher at St Cletus. She was an awesome teacher and will be greatly missed. May God give your family strength and peace. She's got her wings now.

Debbie Giroir

January 27, 2012

Donna was an amazing teacher who touched so many lives. She was a role model to all of us. My prayers and condolences to the Sharpe Family.

Tammie Puyau

January 27, 2012

I first met Donna when I was a senior at Archbishop Blenk. She was my homeroom teacher that year, and I'm pretty sure we gave her a hard time as a new teacher. She straightened us out in her quiet and soft, but firm, ways. Many years later, she was the middle school English and Religion teacher for three of my four children at St. Cletus. Her smile, and gentle but firm ways were still part of her teaching style. We missed her when you all moved to Alabama. We will miss her that much more as she moves into the loving, open arms of our Heavenly Father. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched in her gentle, kind ways.

Sheila Newton

January 26, 2012

We will always remember your Mom as our dear friend at St. Anthony and St. Cletus. Our prayers are offered for her and her whole family.

Mrs. Sheila Newton and Christina (Newton) Taix

David Bush Jr.

January 26, 2012

I had Mrs. Sharp for a teacher back at St. Cletus. She was a great teacher and will be missed. My prayers go out to her family and friends.

Ben Johnston

January 26, 2012

Mrs.Sharpe taught both of my brothers Jason and Michael Johnston. She also tutored me at St.Cletus school. May God bless Mrs.Sharpe and her family

Carrie Mouton

January 26, 2012

Mrs. Sharpe was a super sweet lady. I had her as a teacher at St. Cletus. She will always be apart of my SCS memories. Love and prayers to the family.

The Matherne's

January 26, 2012

Lighting the way to heaven.

Dawn Dunn

January 26, 2012

Ms. Sharpe was such a wonderful lady. She taught me at St. Cletus. Sending prayers for her and her family.

Samantha (Trapani) Glass

January 26, 2012

My condolences to the Sharpe family. I have very find memories of Mrs. Donna in my years at St. Cletus. May she rest in peace.

Jill Dellucky Sveinson

January 26, 2012

Mrs.sharpe was a wonderful teacher who touched many lives. She will be sadly missed.

Jeanne Vedros Kravet Folse

January 26, 2012

Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Sharpe family.

Lea Molczan

January 26, 2012

My condolences to your family. I had Mrs. Sharpe at St. Anthony and have fond memories of her.

Frederic & Julie GeisendorffJulieG

January 26, 2012

May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.

STFD # 3

January 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family

January 26, 2012

Donna taught all three of my children in school. She was such a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy to your family. Praying for you.
The Mobley's, Richard, Rose, David, Jessica and Amanda

Jeff Patureau (St. Cletus)

January 26, 2012

Sending my thoughts and prayers to Ms. Donna and the entire Sharpe family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless.

priscilla grundmeyer

January 26, 2012

To All the Sharpe Family,
Donna was a wonderful, lady, school teacher, mom and a friend to many. She will be missed by all and her memory will live in all the students who she touched their hearts. Prayers to the family. Rest in peace Donna.

Ryan Sharpe

January 26, 2012

Please send donations to St.Jude, Montgomery cancer center or St. Joseph youth group in Prattville Alabama in lieu if flowers

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