Ethelyn King Sharp, 83, a resident of Franklinton passed away Friday morning February 6, 2026 at her residence. She worked for Rutter Rex for many years and after retirement she still enjoyed sewing for her family. She loved to cook for her family. Her pastime was spent visiting with family and friends.
Survived by:
Husband of 54 years: Albert Sharp of Franklinton
Son and daughter in law: Albert Sharp, Jr. and Kaye Sharp of Franklinton
Daughter: Tammy Magee Williams of Covington
9 Grandchildren: Tommy and Lisa Myers, Jamie Scheidel, Billy Williams, Scott Williams, Brian Williams, Sarah and Zachary Lagrange, Alex Sharp and Claire Lacaz, Theresa McDaniel, Russell Myers
12 Great grandchildren: Jamie Lynn Williams, Christian Myers, Haley and Jase Peterson, Jameson Lagrange, Heidi Williams, Scott Williams, Chandler Menne, Jordan Menne, Hanna and Drew Howell, Caleb Williams, Madeline Williams, Kyle Williams
3 Great great grandchildren: Charlee Brooke Peterson, Zachary Howell, Thomas Howell
She was preceded in death by a daughter Deborah McCain Myers, a son Mark Anthony Magee, her parents Alfred and Ethel Mae Jenkins King, her siblings Rudolph King, Willard King, W D King, Delon King, Curtis King, James Howard King, Robert King, Rosetta Dunn and Eva Nations and other family members.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Monday, February 9, 2026 from 5:00 pm until 9 pm and after 9:00 am Tuesday. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am Tuesday with Rev. Bryan Bates officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Josh Wallace, Matt Dillon, Zachary Lagrange, Tommy Myers, Alex Sharp, Billy Williams
The family was served by Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton.
