Helen Sharp Hodges

Helen Sharpe Hodges, age 94, formerly of Knoxville, TN passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Jefferson City, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonas Hodges; father, J. Mitchell Sharpe; mother, Elizabeth Sharpe Hatmaker; stepfather, Vader Hatmaker; brother, LCDR Boyd Sharpe, USN Ret. Survived by son, Jimmy Hodges; daughter-in-law, Mary Hodges; granddaughter, Amy Lea Hodges all of Talbott, TN; grandson LTCOL Boyd Hodges USAF and wife Amy, and 4 great grandchildren, Paige, Meghan, Gregory and Matthew Hodges of Suffolk, VA; niece, Melanie Hyams; nephews, Russell and Ronnie Sharpe. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson City, TN. The family wishes to offer their thanks to the wonderful management and staff of Chandler House of Jefferson City for their love and care of Helen for the past 5 years. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 19, 2013, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home, Jefferson City, with funeral services to follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Whaley officiating. Family and friends will gather at Greenwood Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. noon Wednesday, March 20, 2013 for a 12:30 p.m. graveside interment service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 721 Church Street, Jefferson City, TN 37760 or to Carson Newman University, 1646 Russell Ave., Jefferson City, TN 37760. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN (865) 475-3892