of Harrison, AR

August 12, 1936 - October 1, 2024

Johnnie Rea Curtis Sharp, age 88, passed away with their grandson, Jamie, holding her hand on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Washington Regional Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1936. She was the youngest of ten (10) children born to Troy and Cora Curtis. Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, M.D. Sharp; her parents; all 9 of her siblings; and a granddaughter, Kelly McBee.

Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Boone County except for a few years in Grants, New Mexico, and Tacoma, Washington while M.D. served in the army. Johnnie received her beautician license and had her salon in her home. A few years later, Johnnie worked at Bee Discount, Sherwin Williams, as well as JC Penney in the catalog department. She retired from JC Penney's. After retiring, she volunteered at the NARMC Auxiliary thrift store as well as Ozark Share & Care. She was a member of the Bergman Church of Christ.

Johnnie is survived by son, Rodney and wife, Lucy of Yellville, Arkansas; her daughter, Rebecca (Becky) and husband, Dan Smith of Springdale, Arkansas; her son, Michael, and wife, Debbie, of Harrison, Arkansas and her son, Kyle Sharp of Harrison, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Jamie Sharp of Yellville, Arkansas; Brad Troutt and Lori Crawford of Harrison, Arkansas; Brian Troutt (Julie) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Jodie King (Hunter) of Bentonville, Arkansas; Toni Butler (Sherman) of Harrison, Arkansas; Angel Wilson of Yellville, Arkansas; Olivia Luttrell (Phillip)of Harrison, Arkansas; Eliot Sharp (Anna) of Harrison; Hunter Smith of Youngsville, North Carolina; Madison Pitcock of Little Rock, Arkansas; Erin Curtis of Los Angeles, California; Jake Hudgens (Sydney) of Yellville, Arkansas and 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter fondly called Snugglebug


Visitation and the funeral service were on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Mike Moore officiating.

The interment was in York Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Brad Troutt, Jamie Sharp, Brian Troutt, Eliott Sharp, Kendall McBee, and Jim McBee.

Honorary pallbearers were Dan Smith, Danny Davidson, Madison Pitcock, Jake Hudgens, Kodie McBee, Loving Caregivers, Tammy Watts, Karla Ward, and Dr. Tom Leslie.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com