Dianne W. Sharp

Dianne W. Sharp, age 86 of Knoxville, TN, passed away November 21, 2025 peacefully at home. She was a member of Northstar Church in Knoxville, TN. Dianne worked at Mutual Loan and Trust, TN Department of Ag Extension, Department of Education at the University of Tennessee, University of TN Executive Leadership Team supporting UT President Joseph Johnson, and was also a Homemaker.

Preceded in death by husband, Franklin (Frank) Sharp; mother, Helen Smith, father, Andrew (Andy) Walker; sister, Judy Wiley; nephew, Jack Williams; favorite dogs, Bill, BJ, Titan, Cayenne, and Jensen.

Survived by children, Franklin (Frank) Sharp and wife, Tina; brother, David Walker; nephews, John Williams (Peggy); Monty (Amy) Sharp, David (Jowie) Walker, Jr., Richard Wiley, Jr.; nieces, Melissa (Jim) Ward, Kelly (Richard) Rock; special dogs, Sully, Vixen, and Healey; and several great nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 West Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918 on December 13, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm. The Celebration of Life will follow with Jeff Miller officiating. Private interment will take place at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers: Frank Sharp, David Walker, David Walker Jr., Monty Sharp, Jack Williams, John Williams, John Williams Jr., and Rodney Arnold. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Northstar Church, 9929 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932 and Southern States Mastiff Rescue, SSMR, 1280 Carriage House Lane, Apt F, Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolences may be shared at www.berrylynnhurst.com for the Sharp family.