Clara Faye Sharpe

Clara Faye Sharpe, of Covington, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 87. For 42 years, Faye was the office manager for GA Communications. She was also a talented singer, floral arranger, and directed numerous weddings. Some of her hobbies included traveling, painting, and taking photos. Her home was always meticulously decorated for holidays. Faye and her husband, Bill, served faithfully for decades at Indian Creek Baptist Church and more recently at First Baptist Church of Covington. Faye loved her husband and family dearly. Her nieces and nephews were loved as if they were her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Adam and Stella Blanche Fuss; and brother, Ray Fuss.

Survivors include her loving husband, Bill Sharpe; sister, Carolyn Freeman, sister-in-law, Ann Fuss Rawlins; nieces, Vicki Foskey (Russell), Gina Carter (Johnny), Amy Reach (Kevin), Robin Corley (Bill), Laurie Whitley (Kevin); nephews, Alan Freeman (Nancy), Scott Fuss (Kristi); as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Pallbearers, Tray Corley, Grant Carter, Lance Foskey, Dalton Whitley, Caleb Fuss, Taft Hooks, Bryce Freeman, Daniel Allen, Bailey Reach, and Brian Andrews.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Sharpe will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Dr. Cody McNutt and Rev. Tim Barnes will officiate and interment will follow in Melwood Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home, Thursday, January 20, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M and again on Friday one hour prior to her service from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the building campaign at First Baptist Church of Covington.

Governor Brian Kemp’s latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services. 

This obituary was prepared with love and affection by Mrs. Sharpe's family.

Mrs. Sharpe's service may be viewed by visiting the following link: https://www.livestream.caldwellandcowan.net/live-stream-gallery?wix-vod-video-id=ea646a0e07174ba69f3b9eb038d53f54&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kdqcw61m

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