Helen Ruth “Tot” Sharp, aged 94

Obituary of Helen Ruth Sharp (March 1, 1932-May 28, 2026)

Helen Ruth “Tot” Sharp, aged 94, passed away May 28, 2026, following a brief illness. She devoted her life to Jellico and cherished her hometown, friends, and family. Known for her zealous shopping, family referred to her car as “Santa’s Sleigh.” She loved to buy for others and, before the age of the Internet, she spent countless hours looking for just the right thing to wear or to buy for someone. It was her favorite pastime and her gift.

Helen worked at Union Bank of Jellico into her 90’s and led the maintenance and funding of the Jellico Cemetery. Memorial Day was her favorite holiday, possibly next to Christmas, which she spent with her sister’s family in Atlanta. Helen survived all but one of her ten siblings and many of her friends. She lived life by her own terms and lived in her own home until her last days.

Helen is survived by her sister, Edna Sharp Sullivan, of Atlanta, dozens of nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grand nieces and great-grand nephews, and thousands of adoring friends.

Helen requested no formal service, but friends will be invited to view the interment and celebrate her life at her home at a time to be announced.

The Llewellyn Funeral Home of Jellico, TN honored to serve the Sharp family.