Carolyn Ruth Sharp

Carolyn Sharp, age 74, of Knoxville, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. She was a member of Texas Valley Baptist Church. Carolyn will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and educator. She was employed by the Knox County Schools System (Copper Ridge School) for 39 years. Carolyn was a 1959 graduate of Halls High School and a 1963 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University. She was a proud member of the Delta Kappa Gamma teaching sorority and a Level III charter member of the Tennessee Career Ladder Program for Teachers. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Bernie and Roberta; and her sisters, Helen and Linda. Survivors include nieces, Angie (Lee) and Glesha; great-niece, Anna(Courtney) and great-nephew, Sam (Rachel); loyal pet, Macy; special friends, Buddy, Teresa, Sally, Adrien, Sarah, Harley, Caroline, and Rosalee; dear cousins, Fred ,Mary Lou, Shirley Ann , Rosemary, and Susie. Family and friends will meet 2:45PM Friday, November 13, 2015, at Greenwood Cemetery for 3PM graveside service. The family will receive friends 11AM - Noon Friday, November 13, 2015, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.