Judy Boothe Sharpe

Mt. Juliet, TN, Judy Sharpe passed away March 16, 2019 of complications from Alzheimer’s at the age of 71 at Carrick Glen Memory Care, Mt. Juliet, TN. Judy was born in Henry Co., Paris, TN on January 25, 1948 and was a resident of Nashville and Mt. Juliet, TN since 1971. She is predeceased by her parents, Dale Morris and Monnie Harriet (Simmons) Boothe, her brother, Thomas Gerald Boothe, and her grandparents, Earl and May Simmons and Lester and Grace Boothe, also from Paris, TN. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Sharpe; son and daughter-in-law, Neil and Sally Sharpe, granddaughters Lauren and Brenna Sharpe; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn (Sharpe) and Scot MacGregor, granddaughter Sarah (Driver) and her husband, Joseph Troughber, and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Ethan Troughber; her close girlfriends, Debbie Stinson and Jean Weaver (together with Judy known as the three Amigos); as well as numerous good friends from the past—too many to mention. Judy loved people, and people loved her.

Judy was a member with her husband at Hickory Bend United Methodist Church in Donelson, TN. She served on different committees at church and was very involved with Room at the End for women, offering hospitality to those who are homeless.

Judy retired from The Tennessee Department of Labor, Workers Compensation Division, where she was administrative assistant to the director of that division. Previously Judy worked for the Department of Labor, TOSHIA, as administrative assistant to the director. She helped develop and served at the first TN Safety Congress Convention, which still meets today at the Opryland Hotel. Judy served on the board of directors for the TN Safety Congress from 1978 until 2014 when she retired.

The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Kevin Smith and staff, Dr. Michael Petrie, caregivers at Vanderbilt and Avalon Hospice, and all the nurses and caregivers at Carrick Glen Memory Care for their love and care.

Visitation will be held at Hermitage Memorial Gardens on Monday, March 18, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and March 19, 2019 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on March 19, with Pastor Melisa Derseweh officiating. Interment will follow.

Pallbearers:

Neil Sharpe, Lauren Sharpe, Brenna Sharpe, Scot MacGregor, Joseph Traughber, Paul Stinson

Honorary Pallbearers:

Ronnie Tyler, Eddie Tyler, Billy Roberts, Frank Herzer, Jim Plemons