Sharon Finley Chester Obituary
The passing of Sharon Finley Chester in Wilmington, North Carolina occurred on August 14, 2026. Sharon, born on March 20, 1952, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Johnson and Dorothy Johnson; her former husband Jimmy Ray Finley; and her husband Gary Chester. She is survived by: her boyfriend Nick Jacovitch; her children, Sherry Smith of Rockwell, NC and Brian Finley of Salisbury, NC; her grandchildren, James Rodney Smith, Jr. (Megan) of Rockwell, NC, Samantha Smith Drye (Derek) of Kannapolis, NC, Alana Guzman (Matt) of Kannapolis, NC and Adalyn Finley of Concord, NC; her great grandchildren, Carson Smith, James Smith III, Parker Drye and Wyatt Drye; and her siblings, Vic Johnson (Mary) of Roanoke, VA, Peggy Davis (Jimmy) of Roxboro, NC and Edwina Hinson (Kenny) of Indian Trail, NC. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (https://www.tmcfunding.com) in Sharon's memory, reflecting her legacy of giving and care.
