Frances Opal Erwin Sharp Harralson was born October 5, 1921 in Goodnight Township in Polk County MO at the home of her parents Thomas R Erwin and Barbara Alice (Highfill) Erwin.  She was preceded in death by her husband Waldron (Waldie) Sharp, her 2^nd husband  Amos Harralson, 2 sons, Larry and Danny, a step son Bill,  her parents, 2 sisters Mary Jones, & Catherine Moore and 1 brother Thomas Ray Erwin Jr (Bud).

She is survived by her sister Betty Boyd Flippo, her children Barbara Barley and husband  John Barley of Asbury, MO.,  Rick Sharp and wife Janice  of Fair Grove, MO., Jeff Sharp of Fair Grove, MO., Becky McCurry and husband Phil McCurry of Fair Grove, MO.,  Larry’s wife Patricia of Mindenmines, MO., her step children Richard Harralson and wife Pat of Pleasant Hope, Mo., Marjorie Branson of Branson, MO., Bob Harralson and wife Marcia of Springfield,MO., Bill’s wife Virginia of Republic.  25 grandkids, 41 great grandkids and 8 great-great grandkids.  A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many many friends.

Fran was always a hard worker and began at a young age being the oldest child.  She was her dad’s “boy” she helped milk, shock grain and drive cattle to market.  She told of jumping out and scotching the wheel of the Model T when going up hills.  She rode her horse over to the Goodnight Mill to get corn ground into corn meal.  She helped her mom take care of her little sisters.

She attended Willie School as a young child and was in a school program where she recited this poem and recited a few days before her passing.

Jesus shepherd hear me.

Bless thy little lamb tonight.

Through the darkness be thou near to me.

Keep me safe till morning light.

All the day thy hand hath led me.

And I thank thee for thy care.

Thou hast kept me warm and clothed and fed me.

Listen to my evening prayer.

Let my sins be all forgiven.

Bless the friends I love so well.

Take me to haven when I die.

Happy there with thee to dwell.

Amen

She attended Pleasant Hope High School until she married at 17 to Waldron John Sharp on October 6, 1938 at the court house in Springfield, MO.  They had a good life farming and raising their family in Fair Grove, MO and then moving to Lamar, MO living 18 years before returning to Fair Grove, MO   They were married for 37 years before his passing.  Ten years later she and Amos Harralson were married on October 4, 1981 and enjoyed 21 years together.  Combining their families that they were both proud of and loving each as if their own.

She was an amazing person and loved people.  She always could see the best in everyone and would expect you to do your best in whatever you did.  She was happiest when her house was full and she was cooking to feed them.   She was one of the best cooks and if you left her house hungry it would have been your fault.   Her door was always open and she would welcome you in.

The Family would like to express appreciation to Nurse Nick with Season Hospice and the rest of the staff.  Jackie Brenner, Tina Rauch and Sarah Chapman for the great care they gave to our Mom.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to

American Legion Post 38

PO Box 172

Fair Grove, MO  65648

Or

Community Southern Baptist Church

PO Box 411

Fair Grove, MO  65648