Sharon Joy Tankersley

April 26, 1958 - February 8, 2015

Sharon Joy Tankersley, 57, of Blackwater, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother “Nanny”, sister, aunt and a devoted friend to all that knew her. She often said, “I know, I know, I know, that I know I am ready to go.” She was a member of Unicoi Chapel Church where she was faithfully devoted until her failing health wouldn’t allow. Proverbs 18:24, “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother,” described Sharon well. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Nell Miller Roberts. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Fred Tankersley; son, Christopher and wife Starlyn Tankersley; two grandchildren, Kaydence and Gideon Tankersley; two brothers, David Roberts and Dewayne and wife Jackie Roberts; sister, Joyce and husband Larry Horton; loving cousin and friend, Louisa “Cindy” Hill; friend, Jessica Doss; and many beloved uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, at Robinette Funeral Home in Blackwater. The funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Tankersley and Elder Daniel Hurd officiating. Music will be provided by Homeward Bound. The graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, in the Tankersley Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery. A reception will be held at the Fairview Community Center immediately following the graveside service. Pallbearers will be Jeff, Mike and Nathan Tankersley, Shaun Roberts, Jacob Horton and Greg Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be Truman, Clarence, Jerry, Daniel, Jamie and Tommy Tankersley.