Mrs. Elease Sharpton was born in Hall County Georgia on January 27, 1931, to Solomon and Florence Thomas. She spent her last 25 years as a resident of White County.
Mrs. Sharpton was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Sharpton, parents, Solomon and Florence Thomas, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Thomas, Mr. Fay Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Cline Thomas, Mr. Jewel Thomas.
Mrs. Sharpton is survived by her son, Mark A. Sharpton, granddaughters, Christina Elease Sharpton and Amber Florence Sharpton, sister-in-law, Betty Jean Thomas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sharpton was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church Cleveland, GA.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Oaks Scenic View nursing home and home health staff of Guardian/Accu Care Home Health Care for taking such good care of her.
A graveside service is planned for Gateway Cemetery, Cleveland at 2 PM on Friday, March 31, 2023. The family will receive well-wishers from 12-1:30 PM at the Cleveland Funeral Home.