Mattie Sue Yelverton Sharp, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, John D. Sharp, parents Robert and Burnice Yelverton of Monroe, LA and brother, Jack E. Yelverton from Baton Rouge, LA.
Sue was born in Delhi, LA and grew up in the Rayville, LA area, eventually moving to Vicksburg, MS where she went to high school and met her future husband. She worked in and out of the home throughout her life and retired after working 12 years at GEICO in Macon. She made numerous friends through the years living in Vicksburg, Dothan, AL and Macon, GA, touching many lives with her kindness and support. She spent the last years of her life living in Murfreesboro, TN.
Sue, known as “Sunshine” to her grandchildren and many others, cherished her family. She was instrumental in organizing family reunions for many years and created scrapbooks of family pictures and memories. She enjoyed reading, gardening her flowers, traveling with John, and cooking. She was a strong woman of faith, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and also loved her special dog, Molly, for many years. She was a member of the First Evangelical Church in Macon, GA and formerly the Shurlington Church of the Nazarene in Macon. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.
Sue is survived by her children, Linda Sareñana, Don Sharp (Sherry), Karen Smith, and Paul Sharp (Kathy); grandchildren Taylor Sareñana (Ashley), Natalie Sareñana Perger (Paul), Paige Jensen, Casi Berry (Jason), Micah Smith (Jackie), Jessica Newberry (Caleb), Shea Sharp, Savannah Sharp, Eric Ottrock and many great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express many thanks to Carol Martinelli for the compassionate and gentle care she provided and Gentiva Hospice for their care and support in her final days.
Visitation with the family will be held at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3969 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA 31204 on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Tim Long, pastor of First Evangelical Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the organization of your choice.
