Kathryn B Sharpe

Kathryn Lucille Bozard Sharpe died peacefully on February 9th at the age of 94. Kathryn was born April 8th, 1922 to the late Eukie and Virginia Popwell Bozard. Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. John Henry Sharpe (retired US Army), brother Jimmy Ray Bozard, son John Ryan Sharpe, daughter in-law Kathy Sharpe, daughter Barbara Olivia Peterson and son in-law Jeffery Peterson. Kathryn is survived by brothers, Henry, Andrew, and Al Bozard, as well as her beloved grandson, Jason Sharpe. She was a grandmother to 1 grandson, Jason Sharpe of Tampa, FL, two step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. In her early years, Kathryn served as a Gray Lady during World War II and was one of George Wallace's secretaries. She served as the Mayor of Swansea for 3 terms, then went onto become President of the SC Water Commission under Senator Strom Thurmond. She was a long time member of Swansea Baptist Church and was active in the community, often volunteering for voting polls and Meals on Wheels. Kathryn was at her happiest spending time with her grandson Jason. She traveled the world to see him, praised his accomplishments to everyone and was his biggest cheerleaders. To know Kathryn was to know Jason. She especially loved that he moved closer to her in last couple of years where she was able to spend more time with him. A service to celebrate Kathryn's life will be held Swansea Baptist Church on Sunday February 12th, 2017 at 2pm with a visitation from 12-2pm. She will be buried at a future date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be registered at www.basscares.com.

Service Information

Sunday, February 12th, 2017 2:00pm, Swansea First Baptist Church

Interment Details

Arlington National Cemetery