Marian "Pat" Virginia Skyles Sharpton
July 3, 1926 ~ May 22, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Marian “Pat” Virginia Skyles Sharpton, 93, of Asheville, died Friday, May 22, 2020 at Madison Health and Rehab, Mars Hill.
Born and raised in Asheville, she was the wife of the late John “Jack” Sharpton. They were married 55 years before his death in 1997. She was the daughter of the late St. Clair and Lucy “Duck” Lunsford Skyles.
A 1944 graduate of Lee Edwards High School, she was employed for a number of years by Sears & Roebuck, and also worked as a kindergarten teacher for Biltmore Methodist. Pat also worked 20 years in the Asheville License Tag Agency.
Pat is survived by 2 sons, John Sharpton, III and David Sharpton (Pattie); 3 grandsons: Chris (fiancée, Erin), Brenton, and Ryan (Sarah) Sharpton; a granddaughter, Amy Scheuerman (Lee); 5 great-grandchildren: Brynleigh, Braydon, and Kaylee Sharpton, and a baby Sharpton due in August; and Paul and Sarah Grace Scheuerman.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Green Hills Cemetery with Pastor George Michael Anderson officiating. Pat will lie in state at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Wednesday prior to the graveside. Masks are requested at the cemetery; required at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital online at www.stjude.org/donate.
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Pat was a wonderful Lady and friend…Wonderful help for me when I worked at Matthews Ford,Inc.
she and her son worked ant the DMV…God has a special place for her in Heaven..Cherish her memories as I know you will…R.I.P Pat..your work on earth is done…Jean
My sincere condolences to David and all the Sharpton family!
Annette Coleman
Retired Bank of America
We are sorry for the loss of your Mother! We will be praying for you and your family!
My sincere condolences to David and all the Sharpton family, I are sorry for the loss of your Mother! We will be praying for you and your family
My most sincere condolences and prayers for your family.
My sincere condolences willie allen
My condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Sharpton.
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember your Mother well.
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS IF YOU NEED ANYTHING LET ME YOUR MOTHER WAS GREAT LADY
GOD BLESS
Our condolences to the family. Pat was a fine lady and one of our title clerks for many years. Jerry & Ramona King, King Auto Auction
John, David and all the family, so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you. 🙏
Dear Family, l am praying with and for you all as you go through these days and times ahead. Blessings
John, David and family. So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.