Joanne was born on April 21, 1929 in Adams Township, Darke County, Ohio, to the late Arthur and Marie (Hole) Grow.
In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sharp; her daughters, Carolyn Mendenhall and Becky Garland; and her brother, Richard Grow.
Joanne was an active member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and watching the Cincinnati Reds.
Joanne is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Karen Sharp of Greenville; her grandchildren and their spouses, Chad and Melissa Anderson, Eric and Kerra Mendenhall, Rachael and Travis Brunk, Ryan Sharp, Katie Sharp, Greg and Amber Garland, and Michelle Garland; her great grandchildren, Kaylee, Carrina, Javin, Miles, Emerson, Cale and Waylon; her brother and sister-in-law, Larry (Judy) Grow of Cape Coral, Florida; her sons-in-law, Gregg Mendenhall of Union City, Ohio and Jeff (Lori) Garland of Muncie, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1 PM at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus with Pastor Jim Vandermark officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 12 PM until time of services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Darke County Cancer Association, 1111 Sweitzer St c, Greenville, OH 45331 or St. Paul United Church of Christ, 129 W 3rd St, Greenville, OH 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.