Obituary of Mary Connie Sharp

Bedford – Mary Connie (Smith) Sharp, 89, of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 9:08 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her residence. Born January 18, 1935, in Benton, AR, she was the daughter of Connie and Vida (Harris) Smith. She married Floyd E. Sharp on February 12, 1954, and he preceded her in death on March 9, 2015. She was a homemaker and member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Malvern, AR. She was our true Southern Belle, the matriarch of the family. Her children had a story book life of love, laughter, and family. She loved her family; they were her everything. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. Survivors include daughters, Pam Evans and husband, Bill, Vickie Walker and husband, Jon, all of Bedford; Lisa Sipes Fountain and her family (who was loved and considered as a daughter); 5 grandchildren, Joshua Walker, Jennifer Walker, Chelsie Lyttle and husband, Caleb, Winter Robbins and husband, Tyson, Chloe True and husband, Christian; great grandchildren, Payton Walker and Ryan Clephane, Riley Walker, Ella Kate Robbins, Stone Robbins, Hollis Duany, Collyns True, Walker Lyttle and Cora Anne Lyttle; several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to our bonus family, Cheryl Srygley who loved and cared for our momma’s every need. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Randall Sharp, a sister, Juanita Manning, and a brother, Forrest Smith. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 30th at the Oak Grove Lone Hill Cemetery in Malvern, AR. with Rev. Donis Smead officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Lawrence Co. Cancer Patient Services or the charity of one’s choice. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.