On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, Shirley Ann Sharp, a lover of flowers, Christmas lights, and yard art roosters, passed away quietly in her home in Clayton, Louisiana with her husband, Jerry, by her side.

Shirley (77) was born on November 08, 1944 to Bernice (Tarver) Smith and Silas J. Smith.  She was preceded in death by both parents, a sister; Theresa "Bug" Smith, two brothers; Curtis Wayne Smith and Leslie Allen Smith, and her daughter, Madeline "Boo" Frazier.

She leaves behind a large, loving family including her husband, Jerry Lee Sharp, Sr. of Clayton; three sons; DeWayne Ford & wife Tryna, Jerry Sharp, Jr. & wife Audrey, and Barry Sharp & wife Kelly; four daughters; D'Juana McCartney & husband Darrel, Sheila Mason & husband Russ, Sherry Harrell & husband Chris, and Shanda Jackson & husband Paul. Two Brothers Jerry Glenn Smith and Eddie "Bo" Smith both of Belah Community. She also was extremely proud of her 32 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.

Family members serving as pallbearers are, Chris Harrell, John Jones, Joseph Jones, Logan Mason, Russ Mason, Ryan Mason, Barry Sharp, and T-Bo Smith.

Visitation and the funeral service will take place in the Chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home of Jena on Thursday, February 3 ^rd .  Pastor Jerry Sharp, Jr. will deliver the message for the service.

Family visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM.

Open visitation will be from 11:00 until time for the service at 1:00 PM.

Burial will follow at the Smith Family Cemetery in the Belah Community, Louisiana.