Rose E. Sharp

Rose E. Sharp, age 70, of Dover, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late John Phillips and Ada Watkins.

Mrs. Sharp retired from Playtex after 30 years of faithful service.  She loved to be outdoors fishing and crabbing.  She enjoyed watching baseball and painting.  She was a sweet lady with an unforgettable laugh.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, John E. Phillips, Roy Phillips, Lester and Richard Phillips; sisters, Dorothy Minner, Hilda Wilson, Ellotta Ryan, Eleanor Vabakin and Betty Jane Davis; and her dearly loved dog, Rusty.

She is survived by her sister, Shirley (Bill) Wooters; several nieces and nephews, Cindy Travers; and dear friends, Jenny Perry and Carol Ribolla.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 23, at Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington at 1 pm.  Mrs. Sharp would want everyone to come as they dress in casual attire.

Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington, DE.  Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to send flowers or sign condolence book.

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