Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

Compiled by Carl Wayne Gray

Stratton, Wilma Lena

Female 1916 - 2010  (93 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Stratton, Wilma Lena was born on 21 Sep 1916 in Illinois; died on 15 Sep 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Housewife
    • Reference Number: STRA.W001
    • _FGRAVE: 58777145
    • Census: 17 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 09b
    • Funeral: 19 Sep 2010, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Wilma Lena Sharp, 93, of Clay City, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at Clay County Hospital.

    Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Mike Smith officiating.

    Mrs. Sharp was born on September 21, 1916, the daughter of James Stratton and Emma Mae (Likens). She married Roy Edward Sharp on November 4, 1933. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2000.

    She was a housewife and member of Mt. Pulaski United Methodist Church.

    Mrs. Sharp is survived by her son, Bill Sharp, of Van, Texas; son, Robert Sharp and his wife, Dorothy, of Cadiz, Ky.; daughter, Thelma Fry, of Clay City; son, Eugene Sharp and his wife, Evelyn, of Springfield, Mo.; daughter, Dorothy Browning and her husband, Aubrey, of Monticello; daughter, Marcella Ellis and her husband, Arthur ìJr,î of Creve Coeur; daughter, Phyllis Muse and her husband, Gary, of Cisco; daughter, Carolyn Sue Snyder and her husband, Steve, of Bloomington; son, James Sharp and his wife, Marcie, of Queen Creek, Ariz.; son, Jackie Sharp and his wife, Linda, of Xenia; daughter, Debra Nix and her husband, Don, of Salem; son, Thomas Sharp and his wife, Karla, of Golden Gate; 44 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Kenneth Roy Sharp, grandsons, Jason and Christopher, sons-in-law, Jack Vannote and Dale Fry, daughter-in-law, Phyllis Sharp, great-granddaughter, Dessie Sharp, seven brothers and five sisters.

    Memorials may be made to Flora Rehab and Healthcare Center.

    Family/Spouse: Sharp, Roy Edward. Roy (son of Sharp, Benjamin F. 'Ben' and Gregg, Anna Frances 'Annie') was born on 27 Apr 1907 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Aug 2000 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Aug 2000 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sharp, M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Sharp, C.S.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Sharp, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Sharp, D.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1934 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 2017 in Rolling Hills Care Center, Catoosa, Rogers County, Oklahoma; was buried in Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Henderson County, Texas.
    6. 7. Sharp, Robert L.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1936 in Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2021 in Aperion Care, Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Sharp, T.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Sharp, Eugene 'Gene'  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1939 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 2021 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.
    9. 10. Sharp, Dorothy M.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1942; died on 8 Jun 2016 in Illinois; was buried in Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois.
    10. 11. Sharp, P.  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 12. Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1948; died on 21 Feb 1995 in University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried on 24 Feb 1995 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.
    12. 13. Sharp, J.J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    13. 14. Sharp, Thomas Alan 'Tom'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1959 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 2014; was buried on 23 Dec 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sharp, M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1)

    M. married Ellis, A.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sharp, C.S.S. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Snyder, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Sharp, J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Sharp, D.D. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Nix, D.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill'Sharp, Billy Dean 'Bill' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1) was born on 8 Jan 1934 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Jul 2017 in Rolling Hills Care Center, Catoosa, Rogers County, Oklahoma; was buried in Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Henderson County, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.B004
    • _FGRAVE: 41284730
    • Military Service: United States Army
    • Census: 17 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 09b
    • _MEMR: 12 Aug 2017

    Notes:

    Mr. Sharp retired from the Unocal Oil Company. He served in the U. S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Was the former Mayor of Sailor Springs, IL.; Served on the Sailor Springs Village Board and was a Basketball Referee.

    _MEMR:
    There will be a "Celebration of Life" held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Clay City Banking Co. Banquet Room in Clay City, IL. for friends and family.
    Mr. Sharp was born on January 8, 1934, the son of Roy and Wilma {Stratton} Sharp, of Clay City, IL.

    Family/Spouse: ?, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Billy married Snell, Phyllis Jean on 16 Jun 1954. Phyllis (daughter of Snell, Glenn V. and Brisser, G.D.) was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Jan 1998 in Smith County, Texas; was buried in Chandler Memorial Cemetery, Chandler, Henderson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Sharp, Robert L. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1) was born on 4 Feb 1936 in Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2021 in Aperion Care, Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.R006
    • _FGRAVE: 234537493

    Notes:

    Robert L. Sharp, 85, of Manteno, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Aperion Care in Princeton, Illinois.

    Robert was born on February 4, 1936 in Clay County, Illinois to Roy Edward Sharp and Wilma Lena (Stratton) Sharp. He married Dorothy Ellen Duke on June 10, 1956 in Flora, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2020.

    Robert loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed riding horses and playing music on his guitar.

    Robert is survived by his son, Danny (Karen) Sharp of Manteno, IL; daughter, Judy (Don) Brinkman of Ashkum, IL; daughter, Diana Harper of Princeton, KY; daughter, Sherry Sharp of Fairfield, IL; grandchildren, Daniel, Mandy, Megan, Monica, Allison, Makayla, and Kenny Jr.; several great grandchildren; brothers, James Sharp, of San Tan Valley, AZ and Jackie Sharp, of Flora, IL; sisters, Thelma Fry, of Wooster, OH; Marcella (Arthur) Ellis, of Creve Coeur, IL; Phyllis (Gary) Vannote Muse, of Cisco, IL.; Carolyn (Steve) Snyder of Bloomington, IL; and Debra (Donald) Nix, of Salem IL; sister-in-law, Evelyn Sharp of Springfield, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death his by parents; wife; granddaughter, Brittney; brothers, Gene Sharp, Thomas Sharp, Bill Sharp, and Kenneth Sharp; sister, Dorothy Browning; and several nieces and nephews.

    A funeral service for Robert will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City with a visitation beginning one-hour prior. Pastor Brad Harris will officiate.

    Interment will follow at Clay City Cemetery.


    Memorials can be made to the family.

    Robert married Duke, D.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Sharp, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Sharp, J.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Sharp, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 18. Sharp, S.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  Sharp, T.L. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1)

    T.L. married Fry, A.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Fry, R.D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Fry, R.H.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Fry, P.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 22. Fry, L.G.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Sharp, Eugene 'Gene' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1) was born in 1939 in Illinois; died on 16 Jul 2021 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.E002
    • Census: 17 May 1940, Clay City Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Clay City (Township), Clay County, Illinois, page 09b

    Notes:

    Eugene (Gene) Sharp, 81 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Gene was born to Roy and Wilma Stratton Sharp on November 10, 1939.

    He was a member of Clay City High School Class of 1958.

    He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching dirt track and NASCAR races, reading Western Books, spending time with his family and friends, and life on the Sharp Family Farm in Clay City, IL

    Gene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Evelyn of Springfield, MO and 7 children, Doug Sharp, Cheryl Brian (Jim), Rusty Sharp all of Effingham, IL, Tom Johnston ( Leslie) of Halltown, MO, Clay (Kim) Watson, Kellie (Fred) James and Ralph Johnston Watson (Stacey) all of Springfield, MO. Brothers, Robert of Princeton, IL , James (Puddin) of Queen Creek, Arizona, Jackie (Linda) of Flora , Sisters, Thelma (Sis) Fry of Wooster, Ohio, Marcella (Sally) (Arthur) Ellis of Creve Coure, IL , Phyllis Muse (Gary) of Cisco, IL , Carolyn (Susie) (Steve) Snyder of Bloomington, IL and Debra (Don) Nix of Salem, IL, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

    Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Wilma Sharp, Brothers Bill Sharp, Kenneth (Buster, Bud) Sharp, Tom Sharp, Sister Dorothy Browning, Nephews: Christopher Sharp, Jason Sharp, David Browning, Parker Webster, Granddaughter Dessarae (Dessie) Winchester Sharp. Brothers in Law, Dale Fry, Aubrey Browning, Jack Vannote, Sisters in Law, Dorothy Sharp, Phyllis Sharp and his grandparents.

    Family/Spouse: ?, E.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Sharp, D.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Sharp, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Sharp, R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Sharp, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 27. Sharp, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 28. Sharp, K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 29. Sharp, R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 10.  Sharp, Dorothy M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1) was born on 4 Mar 1942; died on 8 Jun 2016 in Illinois; was buried in Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.D005
    • _FGRAVE: 164191396

    Dorothy married Browning, Aubrey Lee 'Brownie' on 4 Jun 1959. Aubrey (son of Browning, Shelby and Harper, Effie Mae) was born on 31 Oct 1938; died on 25 Feb 2017 in Presence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Sharp, P. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Muse, G.N.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    P. married Vannote, J.M.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Sharp, Kenneth Roy 'Buster' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1) was born on 7 Jul 1948; died on 21 Feb 1995 in University of Alabama Hospital, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama; was buried on 24 Feb 1995 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Helicopter Pilot with Valley Flying Service
    • Reference Number: SHAR.K001
    • _FGRAVE: 69481972
    • Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Army
    • Funeral: 24 Feb 1995, Gallant Funeral Home, Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama

    Notes:

    Mr. Sharp was a native of Clay City. He was an aerial applicator with the Valley Flying Service, was an Army helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, and was a member of the United Methodist Church.

    Military Service:
    Helicopter Pilot

    Family/Spouse: SHEETS, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Sharp, J.K.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Sharp, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Sharp, Kenneth Jason  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Sep 1974 in Kentucky; died on 21 May 1994 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama; was buried on 24 May 1994 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.

  12. 13.  Sharp, J.J. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1)

    J.J. married ?, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 14.  Sharp, Thomas Alan 'Tom'Sharp, Thomas Alan 'Tom' Descendancy chart to this point (1.Wilma1) was born on 16 Jul 1959 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 17 Dec 2014; was buried on 23 Dec 2014 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.T003
    • _FGRAVE: 140212072
    • Funeral: 23 Dec 2014, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

    Family/Spouse: ?, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Sharp, M.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 15.  Sharp, D. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert2, 1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, K.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 16.  Sharp, J. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert2, 1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Brinkman, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 17.  Sharp, D. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert2, 1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Harper. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 18.  Sharp, S. Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert2, 1.Wilma1)

  5. 19.  Fry, R.D. Descendancy chart to this point (8.T.L.2, 1.Wilma1)

  6. 20.  Fry, R.H. Descendancy chart to this point (8.T.L.2, 1.Wilma1)

  7. 21.  Fry, P.S. Descendancy chart to this point (8.T.L.2, 1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Butler, C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Butler, N.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 22.  Fry, L.G. Descendancy chart to this point (8.T.L.2, 1.Wilma1)

  9. 23.  Sharp, D. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eugene2, 1.Wilma1)

  10. 24.  Sharp, C. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eugene2, 1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Brian. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 25.  Sharp, R. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eugene2, 1.Wilma1)

  12. 26.  Sharp, T. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eugene2, 1.Wilma1)

  13. 27.  Sharp, C. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eugene2, 1.Wilma1)

  14. 28.  Sharp, K. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eugene2, 1.Wilma1)

  15. 29.  Sharp, R. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Eugene2, 1.Wilma1)

  16. 30.  Sharp, J.K. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Kenneth2, 1.Wilma1)

    Family/Spouse: Wood. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 31.  Sharp, J.L. Descendancy chart to this point (12.Kenneth2, 1.Wilma1)

  18. 32.  Sharp, Kenneth Jason Descendancy chart to this point (12.Kenneth2, 1.Wilma1) was born on 6 Sep 1974 in Kentucky; died on 21 May 1994 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama; was buried on 24 May 1994 in First Flint River Baptist Church Cemetery, Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: SHAR.K002
    • Funeral: 24 May 1994, Gallant Funeral Home, Hazel Green, Madison County, Alabama

    Notes:

    He was an employee for Cox Corp. in Madison, Ala., and was a member of the Flint River Baptist Church.


  19. 33.  Sharp, M. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thomas2, 1.Wilma1)


Generation: 4

  1. 34.  Butler, N.J. Descendancy chart to this point (21.P.S.3, 8.T.L.2, 1.Wilma1)



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