Mary was born in Memphis to the late Bill & Mae Gaither. She graduated from South Side High School, Class of '63. As a military wife, she worked numerous jobs for the federal government in Ohio, Germany, Georgia and FDIC in Memphis.
She was a stalwart Christian serving at Cordova Church of Christ, then at Forest Hill. She was a caring and devoted wife and mother; beloved by family and many friends. Mary and Gary enjoyed retirement with numerous trips.
Mary leaves behind her husband of 57 years Gary Sharp; daughter Lori (Scott) Siegrist; sister Jean Meeks; nieces Toni (Greg) Romano and Debbie Meeks; and nephews Brian (Terry) Meeks and Tracy (Cheryl) Meeks; along with members of the Sharp, King, Echols and Tacker families.
There will be a celebration of her life at Forest Hill Church of Christ on Monday, January 24 beginning at 2:00 p.m. A private family service will be held at a later date at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations in Mary's name be sent to Forest Hill Church of Christ or organization of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralPoplar.com for the Sharp family.
