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Martha Sharpe Obituary
Born in Hampton, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Florence Smith Wood, and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Nicholas Sharpe Jr., and a brother, John L. Wood Jr. Mrs. Sharpe was a member of First Baptist Church, Petersburg, where she served as a deacon, worked with the nursery for over 30 years, and was a member of the handbell choir. She was a retired registered nurse, having been one of 44,000 that volunteered for the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps at the beginning of World War II, and graduated in 1945. She worked at Arlington Hospital from 1945 to 1948, then moved to the Tri-City area in 1949 and lived in Colonial Heights for 55 years, while working at Petersburg General Hospital, now Southside Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Colonial Heights Senior Citizens Club for over 30 years, served as president for 10 years, and members described her as the heartbeat of the club.
Mrs. Sharpe is survived by a son, Ed Sharpe and wife, Ginger, of Richburg, S.C.; two daughters, Charlene "Sissy" Sharpe and husband, Max Reavis, of Chesterfield, and Cathy Sharpe Marlow of Granite Falls, N.C.; five grandchildren, Nicole Marlow Greene and husband, Sean, Ryan Marlow, Nicholas, Ritchie and Lauren Sharpe; and one great-granddaughter, Rylee Maye Greene.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2011, in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Robert Dawson officiating. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Va. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday prior to the service. If desired, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 235 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Sharpe
LINDA&BECKY MILES
March 12, 2011
EDDY, SISSY, CATHY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM.SHE WAS A LOVING CHRISTIAN WOMAN WHO WAS A PART OF OUR CHILDHOOD AS YOU ALL WERE.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME , YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,SHE IS IN THE ARMS OF AN ANGEL WITHOUT PAIN AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.BLESS YOU ALL.
Gail Drumgoole
March 10, 2011
Dear Martha,
God bless your family, for He has called you home to "rest".
We had good fun at TOPS SRD's from Virginia Beach to Roanoke, Reston to Richmond. You were good at reading a map, even though we ended up in Chevy Chase, MD once. You were a great KOPS sister in TOPS #VA 0485 Colonial Heights.
You will be missed.
Jo Anne Pafford
March 10, 2011
My sincere sympathy to you all during this time of loss. I consider meeting MeMaw this past summer as a blessing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
March 10, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Martha. Her husband, Charles, was my first cousin. My father was a brother of Charles mother,Huldah Sharpe. I haven't seen her for a few years but stopped at her home when I was in VA. a few years ago. I always felt very close to Charles and Martha even though at a distance. The Nebraska relatives didn't get together much.
We did phone each other now and then and I always looked forward to her nice Christmas letters. I know she will be missed a lot. But she is at peace with our Lord and we'll all get to see her again someday.
Maureen Bailey Olson, Oklahoma City, OK
The CMG Team
March 10, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time of loss. My God's hand help you through this time of sorrow.
March 10, 2011
Sissy,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you and your family.
Chester Staff at Bank of Virginia
David Sturt
March 9, 2011
To the Martha W. Sharpe family. You don't know me but my mother passed away several years ago and she has 98% resemblance of your mother. I saw Mrs. Sharpe seating at a table for lunch at Applebees several years ago and it was just after my mother passed. I could not believe how she looked like a twin of my mother. My mother was Alice Wells Sturt of Petersburg. With all the good work for humanity and God's works, the "pure in heart shall see God" and I know she is there with our Lord, Jesus Christ. God Bless her and the entire Sharpe Family. The Angels are singing. Glory be to God.
Linda Moser
March 9, 2011
Cathy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mothers passing..Mother's play a special part in their children's lives. I know you will miss her terribly, but one day you will see her again. What a glorious day that will be. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Theresa Little-Hogge
March 9, 2011
Sissy I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your mother was always such a sweet person. You and your family are in our prayers.
Linda Henderson
March 9, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sharon Edwards
March 9, 2011
So sorry for your loss! ~ Sharon Edwards & Family
Susan Sparkman
March 9, 2011
I'm sorry to hear the loss of Aunt Martha,she was a wonderful lady and know she will be greatly missed. All of you will be in my prayers during this time and after. I love you all. Susan Sharpe Sparkman (Elizabethtown NC)
March 9, 2011
I'm sorry to hear the loss of Aunt Martha,she was a wonderful lady and know she will be greatly missed. All of you will be in my prayers during this time and after. I love you all. Susan Sharpe Sparkman (Elizabethtown NC)
Ginger Sharpe
March 9, 2011
Memaw, we love you and will miss you so much. THANK YOU for being the best Mother-in-law "2nd Mom" a girl could have. I really appreciate all the love and fellowship we have shared these last 25 years.
Sara
March 8, 2011
Sissy, even though I didn't know Mema very well, she was such a wonderful lady! I am so sorry for your loss. You are and will remain in my prayers.
Annellajo Sharpe
March 8, 2011
Sorry about your loss of Aunt Martha. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Larry, Aj, Helen and Anthony.
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