Marilyn Sharp

Marilyn Sharp, 66, of Jonesboro passed away on Monday August 31, 2015 at her home. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on September 9, 1948 to the late Lee Bass and Helen Ward. Marilyn lived in Jonesboro most of her life and worked as a waitress most of her adult life. Marilyn loved to go to flea markets, decorating and especially her cat “Little Girl”.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers; Larry and Farrell Bass. Sisters; Luetta Colburn and Sarah Noell.

Survived by her loving husband of 15 years; Jackie Sharp of the home.
Sons; Christopher Sharp of Missouri, Nicholas Sharp of Oklahoma, Patrick Sharp of Turrell, Arkansas, Jackie Sharp Jr. of Paragould, Arkansas and Chad Arnold of Jonesboro.

Daughter; Chris Kibby and husband Gary of Jonesboro.
Brother; Wesley Bass of Jonesboro.

Sisters; Pat Bass and Linda Cook both of Jonesboro, Joyce Arnold of Bono and Marsha Rigney of Delaware.
4 grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Ricky Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.
Active pallbearers will be Jackie Sharp, Gary Kibby, Wesley Bass, Chad Arnold, Joe Sullins, Jeff Combs and Cody Arnold. Honorary pallbearer will be Trenn Medlin.

Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday September 2, 2015 at Emerson Funeral Home.