Johnnie Rea Sharp

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Thursday, October 3, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Thursday, October 3, 2024
2:00 PM
Cemetery
York Cemetery
Highway 7 North
Bergman, AR  72615

Johnnie Rea Sharp

of Harrison, AR

August 12, 1936 - October 1, 2024

Johnnie Rea Curtis Sharp, age 88, passed away with their grandson, Jamie, holding her hand on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Washington Regional Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1936. She was the youngest of ten (10) children born to Troy and Cora Curtis. Johnnie was preceded in death by her husband, M.D. Sharp; her parents; all 9 of her siblings; and a granddaughter, Kelly McBee.

Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Boone County except for a few years in Grants, New Mexico, and Tacoma, Washington while M.D. served in the army. Johnnie received her beautician license and had her salon in her home. A few years later, Johnnie worked at Bee Discount, Sherwin Williams, as well as JC Penney in the catalog department. She retired from JC Penney's. After retiring, she volunteered at the NARMC Auxiliary thrift store as well as Ozark Share & Care. She was a member of the Bergman Church of Christ.

Johnnie is survived by son, Rodney and wife, Lucy of Yellville, Arkansas; her daughter, Rebecca (Becky) and husband, Dan Smith of Springdale, Arkansas; her son, Michael, and wife, Debbie, of Harrison, Arkansas and her son, Kyle Sharp of Harrison, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Jamie Sharp of Yellville, Arkansas; Brad Troutt and Lori Crawford of Harrison, Arkansas; Brian Troutt (Julie) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Jodie King (Hunter) of Bentonville, Arkansas; Toni Butler (Sherman) of Harrison, Arkansas; Angel Wilson of Yellville, Arkansas; Olivia Luttrell (Phillip)of Harrison, Arkansas; Eliot Sharp (Anna) of Harrison; Hunter Smith of Youngsville, North Carolina; Madison Pitcock of Little Rock, Arkansas; Erin Curtis of Los Angeles, California; Jake Hudgens (Sydney) of Yellville, Arkansas and 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter fondly called Snugglebug


Visitation and the funeral service were on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Mike Moore officiating.

The interment was in York Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Brad Troutt, Jamie Sharp, Brian Troutt, Eliott Sharp, Kendall McBee, and Jim McBee.

Honorary pallbearers were Dan Smith, Danny Davidson, Madison Pitcock, Jake Hudgens, Kodie McBee, Loving Caregivers, Tammy Watts, Karla Ward, and Dr. Tom Leslie.

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Thelma Earnhart
harrison, AR
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Thursday, October 3, 2024

so sorry for the loss .Mrs Johnnie and I worked as volunters at NARMC

Angel Walker Guerra
Raymore, MO
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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Johnnie was a beautiful soul, inside and out. Sending my condolences to the family. I am granddaughter of Argil.

Esther Troutt
Owasso, OK
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Johnnie took a newcomer from Wyoming in as her friend. My first good friend in a new area. We played basketball together. I have spoken with her recently and she was in my prayers. My sympathy to the family. She will be remembered and missed by many.

Belinda (Curtis ) Valentine
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

To My Aunt Johnnie, you will be missed but I know my Dad (Argil) is glad to see his little sister again and ready to sing with her and all the other Curtis family in heaven!
I can hear their voices singing “ I’ll Fly Away”!
To the family , Becky and Lori so sorry for your loss! She was a great lady!
I send all my love and comfort to all, she will be truly missed

Helen M. Woolbright
Harrison, Arkansas, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

A beautiful lady. Condolences to the family.

Matthew and Addi Piper
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

I worked with Johnnie in the catalog department at JCPenney during high school and college. We always enjoyed working together. I ran in to her several times through the years in Harrison. We always had a good visit. Thoughts and prayers to all her family. Matt

Donna Kaye Benton Treat
Big Flat, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Rodney and Lucy and family

So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to the family.

Beverly Blevins
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

So sorry for you’ll great loss she was definitely a great lady. You’ll are in my prayers

James Breece
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

My sympathy to the family, Johnnie and I were classmates at Bergman and I have memories of her basketball days (she was an excellent player).

Kim Walker Umber
Midlothian, TX
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Aunt Johnnie you always smiled and cared about all the nieces and nephews even greats. I know your family is so sad. I’ll be praying for you all to be comforted.

Melissa block
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Prayers for the family at this time. I bowled with Johnnie some time ago. Cherish all your memories.

Debbie Harp
Lead Hill, AR
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

So sorry for your loss. She was a very good person and very friendly. She will truly be missed . Prayers for all

Laura & Marvin Richardson
Waynesville,, MO
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Cheryl Hopper-Clark
Jasper, AL
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

So sorry to hear of your loss. God be with the family of this family. I'm sure my Uncle Argil will be happy to see her again.