White, Sharon Reneé, daughter of the late James A. and Bertha P. White of Knoxville, TN departed this life at age 60 on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Fort Sanders hospital. Sharon, a loving mother, was born on March 11, 1953, and educated in the Knoxville City Schools. Employed by the City of Knoxville and Beverly Park Place Nursing Home, sister White was a dedicated and faithful member of Victory View and Fern Street Baptist Church for over 25 years. Preceded in death by her Guardians Revered Percy (Dora Mae) Boyd and five brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories, sons Donald (Kristin) McDermott, and Christopher (Chasitty) McDermott; Sisters: Marva Taylor, Cecelia (Earl) Dragg, Charlene Hamilton, and Patricia White; Brothers: Kevin (Kal-Kal) and Harold White; Four grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives as well as special devoted friends. Home-going services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 121 Fern Street Baptist Church Knoxville, TN 37914 where Pastor Dexter Jordan will officiate. Friends will be received from 2:00- 2:30 PM, and the celebration of life will begin at 2:30. Interment to follow at New Gray Cemetery.
Sharon and I visited each other’s home frequency as buddies in the first and second grade. The last time I saw Sharon was at the 30th reunion of the AE Class of ’71. She was the same wonderful person.
My condolences to her family.