Helen McIntosh
June 6, 1932 ~ August 26, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
HELEN SHARPE McINTOSH
Helen Sharpe McIntosh went to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 26, 2007 following a sudden illness.
She was born on June 6, 1932 and was a daughter of the late Rufus H. and June Clark Sharpe. She is also preceded in death by her son, Terry Jack McIntosh; sister, Frances Sharpe Ledford and brothers, R.H. Sharpe, Jr. and Everett J. Sharpe.
She was a graduate of Leicester High School and Blanton’s Business College and a charter member of Freedom Baptist Church. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and was employed by The Salvation Army.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Jack P. McIntosh; two sisters, Shirley Sharpe Rymer and husband Richard and Irene Gosnell and husband Bob; her “special” grandchildren Tucker and Kamryn Kuykendall and Hunter and Peyton Duckett; also several special nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday at Freedom Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Hutchinson and Rev. Everette Haney officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30pm Monday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the building fund of Freedom Baptist Church, 50 Rice Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Dear Jack, Irene, and all of the family:
Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are to hear about Helen. I just want you to know that she was one of the reasons that I came to visit Freedom…she was one of the charter members that I remember with my Granny Johnson at such a very young age. Helen was one of the instrumental people that led to my salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. What a wonderful woman of God. I know that she will be greatly missed on this earth, but it is definitely Heaven’s gain. Please know that we have been and will continue to remember you all in our prayers. We love all of you dearly.
Krista and Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
During this time of loss may you find hope and comfort in the Lord that Helen loved and shared with others. Helen gave all who knew her precious memories of love and joy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. We all know that she is in a better place and that is a place that we all look forward to some day. I did not know her but I work for Sharon at Carolina Accounting. You have great family support. God Bless!
DEAR JACK AND FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT HELEN! I LOVE HER SO MUCH! SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON AND SHE WOULD DO ANYTHING TO HELP YOU! SHE WOULD COME TO MY MOMS(DIANE) TO GET HER HAIR DONE SOME! I WOULD ALWAYS GO UP THERE WHEN SHE WAS THERE TO VISIT WITH HER! SHE IS GOING TO BE TRUELY MISSED A WHOLE BUNCH BY EVERYONE!!! JACK, IF YOU NEED ANYTHING LET US KNOW!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
LOVE, CRYSTAL BRIAN AND TYLER MALTRY
DIANE AND DALE SNYDER STEPHANIE AND GRAICE WALKER
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with your family. May God help to ease the burden of a broken heart.
Bruce & Ruby Austin
So sorry to hear of Helen’s death. She and her family were like a second family to me as we grew up. Although we had not stayed in touch in recent years, I thought of her and the Sharpe family very often.
With sympathy, Lovella Jo
Dear Jack, Shirley, Richard, Irene, Bob–So sorry to hear of your loss. I think about you often and of the good times we had in the 1950’s. Sadley , we lost contact. God bless you and our sincere sympathy goes with you. Harry & Pattie Rogers
Dear Jack, Irene and family:
Irene was a true friend to everyone. I will never forget her beautiful smile. May you always have your special memories of Helen and may you be blessed with peace and understanding.
Sincerely, Cathy Wanamaker
Jack, Irene and Bob and rest of Family. we wish to express our sympathy to you due to the loss of your dear Helen. She was a very gracious Lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mac and Billie
Helen has made such an impact on my life. Greeting me with a smile and warm hugs in the chour. Now she gets to sing in the heavenly chour and i cant wait to join her. The family holds a special place in my heart and i’m praying for you! I love you all.
Donna Whiteside
Uncle Jack and family-
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Helen was a wonderful lady and she’ll be missed by all. I will always remember how special she made Christmas for everyone, especially us ‘kids’. She has a special place in all of our hearts and that’s where she’ll always be.
Love, Kris and Tarrah Ledford
Helen you were so precious
that words are hard to find,
In expression of the way
you touched my heart in time.
The greatest of all ladies,
in faith you’d firmly stand;
A Godly, strong and steady rock
in this weary land.
I rested in your shadow,
and shared with you my fears,
I’ve felt your prayers hold me up
as my heart broke to tears.
And as you walked beside me
on this path that I must keep.
My burdens were less heavy
and the mountains not so steep.
Time does pass so swiftly
as we take this life in stride;
But mine was so much brighter
because you were at my side.