Thelma Elizabeth Sergent

April 2, 2015

Appalachia, Virginia Thelma Elizabeth Sharpe Sergent, 87, of Appalachia went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2015, after a brief illness. Mrs. Sergent passed peacefully with her loving daughter, Lynne, by her side. Mrs. Sergent was a very sweet and loving lady, who was in turn very loved by her daughter, two granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren, and many other extended family members. Mrs. Sergent was born in Roda, VA in 1927 and was married to the late Ralph Sergent for 67 years. Mrs. Sergent, affectionately known by most in her family as “Finey” or “NaNa,” will be greatly missed. Her infectious smile, kind demeanor, and bubbly personality will live on in our hearts and minds until we one day see her again. Mrs. Sergent was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, brothers, Bruce Sharpe, Cecil Sharpe, McLynne Sharpe, and Eugene Sharpe. Mrs. Sergent is survived by her daughter Lynne Tull and her husband John, granddaughters Katie Gosney and husband Jonathan, Joni Lynne Turner and husband Brandon, and three great-grandchildren, Caleb Gosney, Evelyn Elizabeth Gosney, and Kaitlyn Turner. Mrs. Sergent is also survived three brothers, Carroll Sharpe (Jean), Charles Sharpe, and Joe Sharpe (Gerry), and many specials nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 4th from 12-2 PM at First Baptist Church of Appalachia, with a service at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Donations may be sent in lieu of flowers to the United Network for Organ Sharing in Mrs. Sergent’s honor UNOS, Post Office Box 2484, Richmond, Virginia 23218.