Published July 26, 1917 in the Columbus Commercial
A NOBLE WOMAN IS SUMMONED TO FINAL REWARD
MRS. SALLIE SHARP DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.
FUNERAL ON SUNDAY
Was One of City's Best Known and Most Universally Beloved Women.
While the death of Mrs. Sallie Sharp, which took place at her home, No. 619 South Third street, at an early hour last Sunday morning, was by no means unexpected, it nevertheless brought poignant grief not only to members of the family but
to countless friends; for her circle of friends was a large and loyal one, and news of her demise caused many heads to bow in sadness. Mrs. Sharp had been ill a long time, and her
death had been almost momentarily expected for several days prior to the time that the final dissolution took place. She had been tenderly nursed by devoted relatives, and although her suffering at times was most intense no murmur of complaint escaped her lips, as the Christian fortitude which had characterized her long and useful life remained
with her to the last, and she expressed not only a willingness but a desire to meet her Maker, knowing full well that every duty had been faithfully performed and that her entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven would be met with the merited greeting: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
Mrs. Sharp was a true daughter of the South. She had helped to make its history, loved its people and was loyal to its traditions. She was the, widow of the late Gen. J. H.
Sharp, who not only was a gallant Confederate general but who took a prominent part in wresting Mississippi from the control of negroes and carpetbaggers and their black cohorts, Gen. Sharp was chosen as one of the leaders,and after victory had been achieved was among the first democrats to be sent to Jackson to assist in the rearrangement of the state's political machinery.
Mrs. Sharp was as loyal to the South as was her distinguished husband, and for many years after his death she continued to take an active interest in patriotic affairs. She was especially soliticious concerning the welfare of all who defended the cause of Dixie during the civil war, and was an active worker in their behalf. She was a member of the Stephen D. Lee Chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, and even after the encroaching years had materially depleted her strength always insisted on doing her full share when that organization entertained the old soldiers at barbeques and receptions.
Another outstanding feature of Mrs. Sharp's long and useful life was her unfailing loyalty to the cause of Christianity. When a young girl she connected herself with the Methodist church, and not only herself abided by the precepts of the Bible but enthusiastically urged others with whom she came in contact to accept its teachings.
Mrs. Sharp, who was about 80 years old, is survived by a son, Capt. T.H. Sharp, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and who is at present the popular and efficient local postmaster, several grandchildren and numerous other further removed relatives.
The funeral took place from the First Methodist Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, having been conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Duren. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies and the floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful. Interment at Friendship Cemetery followed.
The following gentlemen acted as honorary pall bearers: Gen. Sanders Billups, Gen. E. T. Sykes, Col. W. D. Humphries, Capt. W. E. Pope, Col. C. L. Lincoln, Prof. Dabney Lipscomb, Mayor W. C. Gunter, Messrs. C. F. Sherrod, D. S. McClanahan, A. H. Pegues, Will Pope, and G. D. Harris. The active pall bearers were: Messrs. P. W. Maer, Geo. Banks, William Baldwin, F. R. Simms, H. J. Dashiell, T. J. Locke, Jr., G. B. Johnston and W. B. Harrington. The flower committee was composted of Mesdames W. L. Duren, F. R. Simms, Edward Lehmberg and J. L. Lipscomb.
A NOBLE WOMAN IS SUMMONED TO FINAL REWARD
MRS. SALLIE SHARP DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.
FUNERAL ON SUNDAY
Was One of City's Best Known and Most Universally Beloved Women.
While the death of Mrs. Sallie Sharp, which took place at her home, No. 619 South Third street, at an early hour last Sunday morning, was by no means unexpected, it nevertheless brought poignant grief not only to members of the family but
to countless friends; for her circle of friends was a large and loyal one, and news of her demise caused many heads to bow in sadness. Mrs. Sharp had been ill a long time, and her
death had been almost momentarily expected for several days prior to the time that the final dissolution took place. She had been tenderly nursed by devoted relatives, and although her suffering at times was most intense no murmur of complaint escaped her lips, as the Christian fortitude which had characterized her long and useful life remained
with her to the last, and she expressed not only a willingness but a desire to meet her Maker, knowing full well that every duty had been faithfully performed and that her entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven would be met with the merited greeting: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
Mrs. Sharp was a true daughter of the South. She had helped to make its history, loved its people and was loyal to its traditions. She was the, widow of the late Gen. J. H.
Sharp, who not only was a gallant Confederate general but who took a prominent part in wresting Mississippi from the control of negroes and carpetbaggers and their black cohorts, Gen. Sharp was chosen as one of the leaders,and after victory had been achieved was among the first democrats to be sent to Jackson to assist in the rearrangement of the state's political machinery.
Mrs. Sharp was as loyal to the South as was her distinguished husband, and for many years after his death she continued to take an active interest in patriotic affairs. She was especially soliticious concerning the welfare of all who defended the cause of Dixie during the civil war, and was an active worker in their behalf. She was a member of the Stephen D. Lee Chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, and even after the encroaching years had materially depleted her strength always insisted on doing her full share when that organization entertained the old soldiers at barbeques and receptions.
Another outstanding feature of Mrs. Sharp's long and useful life was her unfailing loyalty to the cause of Christianity. When a young girl she connected herself with the Methodist church, and not only herself abided by the precepts of the Bible but enthusiastically urged others with whom she came in contact to accept its teachings.
Mrs. Sharp, who was about 80 years old, is survived by a son, Capt. T.H. Sharp, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and who is at present the popular and efficient local postmaster, several grandchildren and numerous other further removed relatives.
The funeral took place from the First Methodist Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, having been conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Duren. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies and the floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful. Interment at Friendship Cemetery followed.
The following gentlemen acted as honorary pall bearers: Gen. Sanders Billups, Gen. E. T. Sykes, Col. W. D. Humphries, Capt. W. E. Pope, Col. C. L. Lincoln, Prof. Dabney Lipscomb, Mayor W. C. Gunter, Messrs. C. F. Sherrod, D. S. McClanahan, A. H. Pegues, Will Pope, and G. D. Harris. The active pall bearers were: Messrs. P. W. Maer, Geo. Banks, William Baldwin, F. R. Simms, H. J. Dashiell, T. J. Locke, Jr., G. B. Johnston and W. B. Harrington. The flower committee was composted of Mesdames W. L. Duren, F. R. Simms, Edward Lehmberg and J. L. Lipscomb.
Published July 26, 1917 in the Columbus Commercial
A NOBLE WOMAN IS SUMMONED TO FINAL REWARD
MRS. SALLIE SHARP DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.
FUNERAL ON SUNDAY
Was One of City's Best Known and Most Universally Beloved Women.
While the death of Mrs. Sallie Sharp, which took place at her home, No. 619 South Third street, at an early hour last Sunday morning, was by no means unexpected, it nevertheless brought poignant grief not only to members of the family but
to countless friends; for her circle of friends was a large and loyal one, and news of her demise caused many heads to bow in sadness. Mrs. Sharp had been ill a long time, and her
death had been almost momentarily expected for several days prior to the time that the final dissolution took place. She had been tenderly nursed by devoted relatives, and although her suffering at times was most intense no murmur of complaint escaped her lips, as the Christian fortitude which had characterized her long and useful life remained
with her to the last, and she expressed not only a willingness but a desire to meet her Maker, knowing full well that every duty had been faithfully performed and that her entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven would be met with the merited greeting: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
Mrs. Sharp was a true daughter of the South. She had helped to make its history, loved its people and was loyal to its traditions. She was the, widow of the late Gen. J. H.
Sharp, who not only was a gallant Confederate general but who took a prominent part in wresting Mississippi from the control of negroes and carpetbaggers and their black cohorts, Gen. Sharp was chosen as one of the leaders,and after victory had been achieved was among the first democrats to be sent to Jackson to assist in the rearrangement of the state's political machinery.
Mrs. Sharp was as loyal to the South as was her distinguished husband, and for many years after his death she continued to take an active interest in patriotic affairs. She was especially soliticious concerning the welfare of all who defended the cause of Dixie during the civil war, and was an active worker in their behalf. She was a member of the Stephen D. Lee Chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, and even after the encroaching years had materially depleted her strength always insisted on doing her full share when that organization entertained the old soldiers at barbeques and receptions.
Another outstanding feature of Mrs. Sharp's long and useful life was her unfailing loyalty to the cause of Christianity. When a young girl she connected herself with the Methodist church, and not only herself abided by the precepts of the Bible but enthusiastically urged others with whom she came in contact to accept its teachings.
Mrs. Sharp, who was about 80 years old, is survived by a son, Capt. T.H. Sharp, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and who is at present the popular and efficient local postmaster, several grandchildren and numerous other further removed relatives.
The funeral took place from the First Methodist Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, having been conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Duren. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies and the floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful. Interment at Friendship Cemetery followed.
The following gentlemen acted as honorary pall bearers: Gen. Sanders Billups, Gen. E. T. Sykes, Col. W. D. Humphries, Capt. W. E. Pope, Col. C. L. Lincoln, Prof. Dabney Lipscomb, Mayor W. C. Gunter, Messrs. C. F. Sherrod, D. S. McClanahan, A. H. Pegues, Will Pope, and G. D. Harris. The active pall bearers were: Messrs. P. W. Maer, Geo. Banks, William Baldwin, F. R. Simms, H. J. Dashiell, T. J. Locke, Jr., G. B. Johnston and W. B. Harrington. The flower committee was composted of Mesdames W. L. Duren, F. R. Simms, Edward Lehmberg and J. L. Lipscomb.
A NOBLE WOMAN IS SUMMONED TO FINAL REWARD
MRS. SALLIE SHARP DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.
FUNERAL ON SUNDAY
Was One of City's Best Known and Most Universally Beloved Women.
While the death of Mrs. Sallie Sharp, which took place at her home, No. 619 South Third street, at an early hour last Sunday morning, was by no means unexpected, it nevertheless brought poignant grief not only to members of the family but
to countless friends; for her circle of friends was a large and loyal one, and news of her demise caused many heads to bow in sadness. Mrs. Sharp had been ill a long time, and her
death had been almost momentarily expected for several days prior to the time that the final dissolution took place. She had been tenderly nursed by devoted relatives, and although her suffering at times was most intense no murmur of complaint escaped her lips, as the Christian fortitude which had characterized her long and useful life remained
with her to the last, and she expressed not only a willingness but a desire to meet her Maker, knowing full well that every duty had been faithfully performed and that her entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven would be met with the merited greeting: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
Mrs. Sharp was a true daughter of the South. She had helped to make its history, loved its people and was loyal to its traditions. She was the, widow of the late Gen. J. H.
Sharp, who not only was a gallant Confederate general but who took a prominent part in wresting Mississippi from the control of negroes and carpetbaggers and their black cohorts, Gen. Sharp was chosen as one of the leaders,and after victory had been achieved was among the first democrats to be sent to Jackson to assist in the rearrangement of the state's political machinery.
Mrs. Sharp was as loyal to the South as was her distinguished husband, and for many years after his death she continued to take an active interest in patriotic affairs. She was especially soliticious concerning the welfare of all who defended the cause of Dixie during the civil war, and was an active worker in their behalf. She was a member of the Stephen D. Lee Chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, and even after the encroaching years had materially depleted her strength always insisted on doing her full share when that organization entertained the old soldiers at barbeques and receptions.
Another outstanding feature of Mrs. Sharp's long and useful life was her unfailing loyalty to the cause of Christianity. When a young girl she connected herself with the Methodist church, and not only herself abided by the precepts of the Bible but enthusiastically urged others with whom she came in contact to accept its teachings.
Mrs. Sharp, who was about 80 years old, is survived by a son, Capt. T.H. Sharp, who is a veteran of the Spanish-American war and who is at present the popular and efficient local postmaster, several grandchildren and numerous other further removed relatives.
The funeral took place from the First Methodist Church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, having been conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. L. Duren. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the obsequies and the floral offerings were both numerous and beautiful. Interment at Friendship Cemetery followed.
The following gentlemen acted as honorary pall bearers: Gen. Sanders Billups, Gen. E. T. Sykes, Col. W. D. Humphries, Capt. W. E. Pope, Col. C. L. Lincoln, Prof. Dabney Lipscomb, Mayor W. C. Gunter, Messrs. C. F. Sherrod, D. S. McClanahan, A. H. Pegues, Will Pope, and G. D. Harris. The active pall bearers were: Messrs. P. W. Maer, Geo. Banks, William Baldwin, F. R. Simms, H. J. Dashiell, T. J. Locke, Jr., G. B. Johnston and W. B. Harrington. The flower committee was composted of Mesdames W. L. Duren, F. R. Simms, Edward Lehmberg and J. L. Lipscomb.
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