A graveside service for Sharon Lynn Read, 91, of Edgewood, will be held 2 pm Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Haven of Memories with Danny Weems officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.
Mrs. Read passed away November 13, 2021 in Grand Saline. She was born August 9, 1930 in Wills Point to Lindsey David Pickens, Sr. and Ada Ruth Stone Pickens.
Sharon was a member of First Baptist Church in Edgewood for many years. She married John Henry Read on December 13, 1947. Sharon enjoyed sewing, working in her yard, cooking, and hunting with John Henry. She loved spending time outdoors. She and John farmed and raised excellent tomatoes, which they sold to local fruit stands.
Mrs. Read is preceded in death by her parents, Lindsey and Ada Pickens; husband, John Henry Read; and two sons: John David and Mark Scott Read.
Sharon is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Martinez of Edgewood; son James Paul Read of Grand Saline; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Lindsey Pickens, Jr.
A visitation will be held 6-8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.
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