Gracie Sharp

Gracie L. Sharp of Covington, Louisiana passed away on June 13, 2022 at the age of 85. Gracie was born in Bush, Louisiana on July 31, 1936 to the late Marvin and Ida King.

Gracie was married to the late Melton R. “Johnny” Sharp. Gracie is survived by one son, Dexter Sharp (Gwen) and daughter Gwen Richoux (Gary). She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Derrick Sharp (Stephanie), Jennifer Keating (Frank), Robert Richoux (Karn) and Kayla Adams (A. J.), as well as her grandchildren; Blaine Bunje, Gabby Sharp, Emily Keating, Makenna Adams, Maddy Sharp, Olivia Adams, Quinn Richoux and foster daughter Helen Barrett.

She also leaves behind her three sisters, Edith Lanzafami, Sue Sharp and Charlotte Cooper, her brother, Don King. Gracie was a grandmother to many friends and those who knew her. She is preceded in death by her brother Edward King.

The family would like to offer a sincere gratitude to the St. Tammany Parish Fire District 6 as well as Heart of Hospice for the care and compassion they provided to Gracie.

Family and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Thursday June 16, 2022 in the Chapel of Bagnell & Son Funeral Home 75212 Hwy 437 Covington, Louisiana 70435 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Internment to follow in the Sharp Chapel Cemetery 22191 Sharp Chapel Road Bush, Louisiana 70431.