August 29, 1940 – April 15, 2026
Sharon Kay (Tharp) Blake, 85, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Timbers in Jasper.
Born August 29, 1940, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Orville Wayne and Ilean (Potts) Tharp. Sharon graduated from Shoals High School. She married John Blake on June 11, 1977, and he preceded her in death on April 10, 2013.
Sharon retired from RCA in Bloomington after many years. She was active in the Shoals Nazarene Church. Sharon enjoyed singing and spending time with her family.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her nephew and niece, Jeffrey Roberts, of Bloomington, and Stacey Crowder, of Jasper; great-nephew, Jeffrey Crowder, of Jasper; great-niece, Annie (Joe) Blunk, of Jasper; great-great-nieces, Hailee and Gracie Blunk, of Jasper; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, sisters Shirley Todd and Juanita Tharp, and brothers, Gary and Marvin Tharp.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care with Pastor Kevin Quinn officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday at the Queen-Lee Chapel.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.queenlee.com.
