Kathleen Eleanor Sharp Wallace, age 96 Andersonville, TN 37705

Kathleen walked into the arms of her Lord on January 29, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wallace; infant daughter, Tonya Marie; her parents, Leonard and Kathleen Sharp; her sister, Ruth McCarty; and her brother, Keith Sharp.

Survivors include:
Son, Joe Wallace Jr. (Sheila), Andersonville
Daughter, Ann W. Wheeler, Andersonville
Daughter, Dr. Rebecca Broadbent (Andrew), Brevard, NC

Grandchildren:
Emily (Frits) Haverkamp, Amanda (Walter) Mayes, Julie Wallace (Chris Harris), Melissa (Lance) Freeman, Jayme (Patrick) Smith, Aaron Wheeler, Rachel Broadbent (Jack Figueroa), and Alexa (Geoff) Saltarelli.

Great-grandchildren:
Foust and Malon Haverkamp; Allie and Eberle Mayes; Ansley and Josie Freeman; Anna Kay Smith; Clayton and Bailey Wheeler; and Romi Saltarelli.

She is also survived by her sister, Marie Ann McCarty, of Kansas City, MO; her sister-in-law, Mary Thomas, of Knoxville; and numerous well-loved nieces and nephews.

Kathleen was the true family matriarch. Her home was the gathering place for generations of family, and she will be deeply missed by all.

Kathleen was born on March 14, 1929, in Bloomington, IL, to Leonard and Kathleen (Eberle) Sharp. She was raised in Andersonville with her older sister, Ruth McCarty; younger sister, Marie Ann; and younger brother, Keith Sharp. She attended Andersonville School and graduated from Norris High School. Kathleen met her future husband and the love of her life at Andersonville School. They were married on November 3, 1947, and shared 65 happy years of marriage before Joe's passing in 2013.

Kathleen was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Andersonville, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and was an active member of the Delta Rho Sunday School Class.

Kathleen spent countless hours ministering to her local community through meals, visits, cards, and prayers. Her family and many friends were blessed with years of Sunday dinners at Granny's. Kathleen prepared the food, but Joe peeled the potatoes.

Kathleen had a strong work ethic and was rarely idle. She and her husband, Joe, owned and operated a general store in Andersonville. She later worked as a receptionist for Dr. Hall and Dr. Heddon in Clinton, as a secretary for Farm Bureau in Clinton, and most recently as a secretary for the Anderson County Highway Department. When not working, Kathleen enjoyed reading, doing word puzzles, creating cross-stitch, studying the Bible, going to the lake, and keeping Joe out of trouble.

Kathleen was an avid sports fan and spent many hours watching her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. If one of her family members was participating in something, she was there to watch.

She will be remembered for her quick wit, warm laugh, love of card playing, and her open and welcoming home.

Services for Mrs. Wallace will be at First Baptist Church in Andersonville on February 4th, 2026.

Receiving of Friends will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a service following, officiated by Jerry Loveday.

Internment Service will be on February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Andersonville Cemetery.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Wallace family during this difficult time. www.Holleygamble.com .