Shirley McKinley Sharpe Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley McKinley Sharpe (King, North Carolina), who passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Lee McKinley and Minnie Cleo Day McKinley; her husband Donald Bryant Sharpe; her granddaughter Christy Gentry; and her siblings, William "Bill" McKinley and Joyce Hill.
She is survived by: her son George "Bucky" Gentry, Jr. (Cindy); her stepchildren, Donna Fiori and Jeff Sharpe; her grandchildren, David Fiori (Stephanie), Danielle Fiori (Mitch Trent) and Maria Sharpe; her great grandchildren, Layla Joyce, Lexi Fiori, Connor Fiori, Louis Fiori and Luca Fiori; her sister Linda McKinley Burcham; and her pet Kassie. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Capella Church of Christ (1187 Flat Shoals Rd, King, NC 27021). A funeral service was held on Monday, May 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Breast Cancer Foundation, Trellis Supportive Care or to the charity of the donor's choice.
