Date of Service:
October 06, 2025
Date of Viewing:
October 06, 2025
Date of Interment:
October 06, 2025
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Bertha Sharp, 93, of Vero Beach, Florida, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Born and raised in Canoochee, Georgia, Bertha started her family in Atlanta before moving to Vero Beach in 1964, when she and her husband acquired the WAXE AM radio station.
A dedicated homemaker early in life, Bertha later worked as a secretary in Atlanta. In Vero Beach, she served as a paralegal at the firms of Gould, Cooksey, Fennell, Appleby, and McKinnon; McKinnon and Stewart; and finally, The Law Offices of Robert Jackson, from which she retired.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Vero Beach, where she taught Sunday School and served as a deacon, touching countless lives with her faith and kindness.
Bertha’s adventurous spirit led her to travel the world alongside her husband, children, grandchildren, friends, and church family. Highlights included trips to Mexico, the Holy Land, New York City, and the western U.S.—from the majestic Grand Canyon to the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona. Yet, her heart always drew her back to the serene mountains of north Georgia and North Carolina, where she found her greatest peace.
Bertha is survived by her daughter, Susan Sharp of Tucker, Georgia; son, John Sharp of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; granddaughters, Michaela (Joe) Heaton, Carly (Eric) Snyder, and Macy (Zeke) Hurst, all of Vero Beach; great-grandsons, Gage and Grant Hurst of Vero Beach; sisters, Helen Edenfield of Atlanta, Georgia, and JoAnne (Kenneth) Harper of Canoochee, Georgia; and nephews, Chris (Mel) Edenfield of Atlanta and Joe Harper of Canoochee.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Sharp; son, James “Jay” Sharp, Jr.; parents, Joseph and Bridie Black; brother-in-law, Sammie Edenfield; niece, Tara Hutchison; brother-in-law, Felix “Flip” Sharp, Jr.; sister-in-law, Ollie Sharp; and nephew, Fland Sharp.
A Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Service beginning 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church, 2206 16th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Jonathan Hughes - Friend of the Family
October 2, 2025, 7:28 pm
My sincere condolences to John and the entire Sharp family. You cared for your mother with the upmost dignity for many years. May god’s grace be with all of you.
Anna Bergandi Martin - By marriage
October 2, 2025, 10:07 pm
Sending Love and Prayers To Each and Everyone of Family!! This Lady was so very loved by each and everyone of Us and will Be Kept in Our Hearts Forever Rest In Eternal Peace
Mary Zuefle - Dear Friend
October 3, 2025, 12:00 am
Bertha was a very special and significant part of my life. We shared some priceless moments. Her friends became my friends and we laughed together,we cried together and we ate alot, and we found humor in almost anything. There is no doubt that you are rejoicing with are Lord, along with Jim and Jay. You my loveliest frie d will be greatly mia lot, I love you.My sincere co dolences to all of your family.
Carole-Lyne Mize - Family
October 3, 2025, 4:50 pm
My family’s, heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to Bertha’s Children and Grandchildren. As we grew up together and were loved by Bertha as part of her family. She will be missed, and we will mourn her passing. But knowing she is with her James, and with my parents (probably having a good time up there) asking her how everyone was and telling her the latest news. This comforts me and I hope it will comfort them too. She was Loved, and will be missed.