Norma Ann Sharp

SERVICES:  THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 3:00 P. M.MCCLAIN-HAYS CHAPELVISITATION:  WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 20125:00 - 8:00 P. M. INTERMENT:  COLDWATER CEMETERYOFFICIATING:  REV. CHRIS VOWELL Mrs. Norma Ann Sharp, 74, of Philadelphia, MS died Monday, May 7, 2012 at Neshoba County Nursing Home in Philadelphia, MS. She was a native of Brookings, SD and had been a resident of Philadelphia, MS since 1973.  She formerly worked at Nemanco, Inc. and Wells-Lamont Corp. in Philadelphia, MS.  Mrs. Sharp was Methodist by faith.  She was a classic example of an army wife.  She raised their family while her husband served in the military for 24 years, including tours in both Korea and Vietnam, until his retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Sharp; parents, Pete and Hazel Carter; and brother, Larry (Bubby) Carter. Survivors include daughters, Lori Sharp Vowell (Brian) of Columbus, MS and Angela Sharp Kelly (Jerry) of Philadelphia, MS; sons, Danny Sharp (Sharon) of Atlanta, GA, Joe Sharp (Donna) of Philadelphia, MS and Randy Sharp of Philadelphia, MS; grandchildren, Brent Vowell, Katie Vowell, Gunner Vowell, Mariah Kelly, Randi Kelly, Shondae Walker, Megan Day, Chris Sharp, Chad Sharp, Mandy Sharp, Colby Sharp, and Jaden Sharp; great-grandchild, Destiny Sharp; sisters, Dee Hust of Las Vegas, NV, Jeannette Crapser of Brookings, SD and Kay Cox of Brown City, MI; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.Serving as pallbearers were Chad Sharp, Keith Gunner Vowell, Brent Vowell, Colby Sharp, Robert Walker and Jaden Sharp.