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.
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15 Condolence(s)
Gloria Jean Rushing Stracener
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Becky I live in Springdale would love to hear from you. 4793332452
Thelma Earnhart
Thursday, October 3, 2024
so sorry for the loss .Mrs Johnnie and I worked as volunters at NARMC
Angel Walker Guerra
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Johnnie was a beautiful soul, inside and out. Sending my condolences to the family. I am granddaughter of Argil.
Esther Troutt
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Johnnie took a newcomer from Wyoming in as her friend. My first good friend in a new area. We played basketball together. I have spoken with her recently and she was in my prayers. My sympathy to the family. She will be remembered and missed by many.
Belinda (Curtis ) Valentine
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
To My Aunt Johnnie, you will be missed but I know my Dad (Argil) is glad to see his little sister again and ready to sing with her and all the other Curtis family in heaven!
I can hear their voices singing “ I’ll Fly Away”!
To the family , Becky and Lori so sorry for your loss! She was a great lady!
I send all my love and comfort to all, she will be truly missed
Helen M. Woolbright
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A beautiful lady. Condolences to the family.
Matthew and Addi Piper
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
I worked with Johnnie in the catalog department at JCPenney during high school and college. We always enjoyed working together. I ran in to her several times through the years in Harrison. We always had a good visit. Thoughts and prayers to all her family. Matt
Donna Kaye Benton Treat
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Rodney and Lucy and family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to the family.
Beverly Blevins
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
So sorry for you’ll great loss she was definitely a great lady. You’ll are in my prayers
James Breece
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
My sympathy to the family, Johnnie and I were classmates at Bergman and I have memories of her basketball days (she was an excellent player).
Kim Walker Umber
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Aunt Johnnie you always smiled and cared about all the nieces and nephews even greats. I know your family is so sad. I’ll be praying for you all to be comforted.
Melissa block
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Prayers for the family at this time. I bowled with Johnnie some time ago. Cherish all your memories.
Debbie Harp
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She was a very good person and very friendly. She will truly be missed . Prayers for all
Laura & Marvin Richardson
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Cheryl Hopper-Clark
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss. God be with the family of this family. I'm sure my Uncle Argil will be happy to see her again.