Betty Rae Sharpe Middlesboro, Kentucky Obituary

Betty Rae Sharpe

<p>Betty Rae Sharpe &ldquo;Mamaw Betty&rdquo;, age 88, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Middlesboro Health and Rehab Facility in Middlesboro, KY surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1933, the daughter of the late William Robert Fultz and Eula Mae Marsee Fultz of Middleboro, KY.</p> <p>Betty was a lifelong member of Southside Baptist Church and was an avid UK basketball fan. She loved her family beyond measure, and she never had a harsh word to say about anyone. She always enjoyed her swing, where she could listen to the birds singing.</p> <p>In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Lawrence Sharpe; Siblings: Gene Fultz, Thelma King, and Deloris Hurst; niece, Donna Rodgers; and nephews, David Fultz and Michael Fultz.</p> <p>She is survived by the following:&nbsp; Her loving children, Belinda (Steve) Bolton and Keith Sharpe.&nbsp; Grandchildren, Mike and Jessica Bolton, Scott and Julia Bolton, Eric Sharpe, Heather and Eric Shepard, and Staci&nbsp;and Heath Good. Great-Grandchildren, Claire Bolton, Chloe Bolton, Gretchen Bolton, Canaan Bolton, Attalyn Hobbs and Sarah Good. One Aunt, Phyllis Marsee. One Brother, Donnie (Jeanette) Fultz.&nbsp; Loving nieces, Debbie Hurst, Angela Chumley, Anita Lambdin and Karen Ayers. Special Nephews, Bobby Fultz and Tim Fultz.&nbsp; Special Friends, Marion Dix and Marsha Combs.&nbsp; And a host of other family and friends.</p> <p>The family of Betty Rae Sharpe will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. &nbsp;until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Cawood Funeral Home, Middlesboro, KY.&nbsp; Funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Cawood Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Suffridge, Rev. Donnie Fox and Rev. Heath Good presiding. Music will be&nbsp;provided by Seth Carmichael.</p> <p>Pallbearers will be Michael Bolton, Scott Bolton, Eric Sharpe, Bobby Fultz, Tim Fultz and Eric Shepard.</p> <p>Graveside services for Betty Rae Sharpe will immediately follow funeral services at Green Hills Memorial Gardens Gazebo.&nbsp;</p> <p>Register Book and online condolences are available at www.cawoodfh.com</p> <p>Cawood Funeral Home, Middlesboro, KY, is&nbsp;in charge of arrangements.</p>
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Betty Rae Sharpe “Mamaw Betty”, age 88, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Middlesboro Health and Rehab Facility in Middlesboro, KY surrounded by her family. She was born August 21, 1933, the daughter of the late William Robert Fultz and Eula Mae Marsee Fultz of Middleboro, KY.

Betty was a lifelong member of Southside Baptist Church and was an avid UK basketball fan. She loved her family beyond measure, and she never had a harsh word to say about anyone. She always enjoyed her swing, where she could listen to the birds singing.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Lawrence Sharpe; Siblings: Gene Fultz, Thelma King, and Deloris Hurst; niece, Donna Rodgers; and nephews, David Fultz and Michael Fultz.

She is survived by the following:  Her loving children, Belinda (Steve) Bolton and Keith Sharpe.  Grandchildren, Mike and Jessica Bolton, Scott and Julia Bolton, Eric Sharpe, Heather and Eric Shepard, and Staci and Heath Good. Great-Grandchildren, Claire Bolton, Chloe Bolton, Gretchen Bolton, Canaan Bolton, Attalyn Hobbs and Sarah Good. One Aunt, Phyllis Marsee. One Brother, Donnie (Jeanette) Fultz.  Loving nieces, Debbie Hurst, Angela Chumley, Anita Lambdin and Karen Ayers. Special Nephews, Bobby Fultz and Tim Fultz.  Special Friends, Marion Dix and Marsha Combs.  And a host of other family and friends.

The family of Betty Rae Sharpe will receive friends from 2:00 p.m.  until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Cawood Funeral Home, Middlesboro, KY.  Funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Cawood Funeral Home with Rev. Jay Suffridge, Rev. Donnie Fox and Rev. Heath Good presiding. Music will be provided by Seth Carmichael.

Pallbearers will be Michael Bolton, Scott Bolton, Eric Sharpe, Bobby Fultz, Tim Fultz and Eric Shepard.

Graveside services for Betty Rae Sharpe will immediately follow funeral services at Green Hills Memorial Gardens Gazebo. 

Register Book and online condolences are available at www.cawoodfh.com

Cawood Funeral Home, Middlesboro, KY, is in charge of arrangements.

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13
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Saturday, August 13 2022
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Cawood Funeral Home
112 South 21st Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
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Saturday, August 13 2022
04:00 PM
Cawood Funeral Home
112 South 21st Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
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