Jeanette McCreary Sharp

Jeanette was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee. A child of John & Mary McCreary, she was raised on a farm in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, with her 7 sisters, and two brothers. She graduated from Powell Valley High School and later took a job at a shirt factory in LaFollette, Tn utilizing her skills, talents, and love of sewing.

During her tenure at the shirt factory, Jeanette met Orlando Sharp who was on leave from the Air Force. On December 1, 1957, they married and remained in love until his passing on November 11, 2020. Over the course of their marriage, Orlando’s military career took them to numerous locations including Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and even a 2 ½ year stint in Germany. Each of their children were born in different locations. In 1968 Orlando retired from the military and they settled permanently in Georgia.

Over the years, her greatest pleasures were cheering on her children & grandchildren at their sporting and other events. Jeanette’s love of sewing was evident in all the gifted quilts, carry bags, and other pieces she lovingly made for family and friends. She also had a passion for gardening and found homes in her gardens for many varieties of plants and vegetables. She was known to can much of her produce. Another one of Jeanette’s passions was bowling and she was famous for her 7-10 split and numerous 300-point games over the years.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, husband (Orlando), son (Donnie), six of her seven sisters, and one of her two brothers. She is survived by her brother Hobert (Thelma) McCreary of Lafollette, Tennessee, her sister Martha Day of Memphis, Tennessee, her children, Diana Berg, David Sharp & his children (Tara Sharp & Tabitha Lowery) & grandchildren (Jeffrey Lowery and Samantha Lowery), Donna Marceau and her children (Anthony Marceau & Amber Marceau) & grandchild (Rhett Marceau), and Dennis Sharp.

Jeanette’s faith was evident in her love of the church and participation in the church choir. She was a devout Christian who served her Lord by setting a strong example for her family and friends. She will be laid to rest with Orlando in the VA National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in support of the Special Olympics.