Ellen Powelson Sharp

ZANESVILLE

Ellen Jane Powelson Sharp, 87, of Zanesville, OH passed away Monday, October 31, 2016.

Surviving are two daughters Christina P. Sharp and Marian D. Thompson; one son Fountain R. (Jaynellen) Sharp; one grandson Colburn S. McWherter; great-grandchildren Clay and Ava McWherter; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, George W. Sharp; her parents Myron H. and Hazel B. Powelson Sr.; a brother Myron H. (Jean) Powelson II; and son-in-law Terry W. Thompson.

Contributions may be made to the George W. and Ellen P. Sharp Muskingum River Community Foundation Fund, 534 Putnam Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701 or the Muskingum County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee, c/o Muskingum County Extension Office, 225 Underwood St., Zanesville, OH 43701.

THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD, ZANESVILLE, OHIO has been entrusted to care for the Sharp family. Burial was held in Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery.

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