Sharon Elaine Phelps
May 7, 1959 ~ November 8, 2024
Sharon Elaine Phelps, 65, of Edinburgh, died at 10:55 a.m. on November 8, 2024 at her home. Sharon was born May 7, 1959, in Columbus, the daughter of Harold D. and Evelyn A. (Moore) Whited. She married Ricky G. Phelps on December 24, 2011.
Sharon attended and was a member of the Lowell General Baptist church. Her talent in music led her to play piano for church, she also played guitar, accordion, and the mandolin. She loved gospel and bluegrass as much as she loved her church family. Her favorite pastimes were sharing meals with her family and friends especially if Mexican food was involved. Polar pops and cheese were a necessary part of her day. Her favorite pastime of all was spending time with her beloved granddaughter Kaiah and daughter Ashley. Sharon carried with her a beautiful and precious heart at all times. She will be deeply missed by all who love her.
The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Jewell Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Hampton officiating. Calling will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Jewell Rittman for Funeral Expenses.
Survivors include husband, Ricky Phelps; daughter, Ashley Godsey; sons, Daniel and Bryan Godsey; sister, Brenda Newsom; and beloved granddaughter, Kaiah James.
She was preceded in death by her parent, Harold and Evelyn Whited.
Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
You are invited to view the video tribute, light a virtual candle, and send a message to the family via www.jewellrittman.com.






There are so many precious memories but my most treasures is how she taught me how to harmonize. After church we would go back to her house along with Daniel Scott and sometimes Melissa when she could and after we had lunch we would work on learning new songs for our singing group we had.
And she along with our group gave me my first surprise birthday party. .
She was loved deeply.
Lit a candle in memory of Sharon Elaine Phelps
Lit a candle in memory of Sharon Elaine Phelps
Lit a candle in memory of Sharon Elaine Phelps
Thinking of you during this time, Brenda! Hugs and prayers!
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So many good memories! Always dependable my prayers to the family.
Casey and Sammi Miller purchased the Full Of Love Bouquet for the family of Sharon Elaine Phelps.
Cindy and Marsha purchased the Florist Choice Bouquet for the family of Sharon Elaine Phelps.
Cindy and Marsha planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Sharon Elaine Phelps.
I remember you lady at tonys church the healing waters u blessed me just hearing u talk and your smiles
Tonya thank you for posting her gravesite stone. I was recently in Indiana and could not find her grave. The weeds were really bad and covered it up. I was at the service so I knew where to look. My sister looked up this site and saw a picture you had posted of it. We found it right away.
Thank you