Betty Jo Sharp's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2026 in Laurel, Mississippi

Betty Jo Sharp

June 14, 1947 - May 6, 2026 (78 years old)

Laurel, Mississippi

Betty Jo Sharp's obituary , Passed away on May 6, 2026 in Laurel, Mississippi

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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home - Laurel

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Betty Jo Sharp

June 14, 1947 - May 6, 2026 (78 years old)

Laurel, Mississippi

Betty Jo Sharp Obituary

The passing of Betty Jo Sharp of Laurel, Mississippi leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 6, 2026 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Betty Jo Sharp or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her husband Andrew Lovannie Sharp; her parents, Ellis Johnston and Vada Johnston; and her siblings, Ellis Johnston Jr., Buddy Johnston, Tommy Johnston, Howard Johnson and Mary Joyce Clark.

She is survived by: her sons, Andrew K. Sharp (Cindy) and Wayne Sharp; her sister Ada Faye Westbrook; and her close friends, Elizabeth Dees Creekmore, Allyson Dees White, Carrye Dees Ishee, Cristy Corona, Jean Pilgrim and Kay Lynn Moore. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Old Antioch Baptist Church (1805 MS-28, Soso, MS 39480). A funeral service was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 at the Old Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery (1805 MS-28, Taylorsville, MS 39168).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home - Laurel



Mon

May 11

Visitation

Old Antioch Baptist Church
1805 MS-28, Soso, MS 39480

Mon

May 11

Funeral service

Old Antioch Baptist Church
1805 MS-28, Soso, MS 39480

Mon

May 11

Burial

Old Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
1805 MS-28, Taylorsville, MS 39168

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