A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
Phelps, Sharon Sue, d. July 3, 2026, Age 80, Cincinnati, Ohio
Beloved mother of Allisha Henry Curtis (Christopher), Amanda Henry Pietoso (Cristian), Alivia Henry Guenther (James), and Richard Phelps Henry (Sarah). Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Chip), Elijah, and Harrison Curtis, Ilaria and Valentina Pietoso, Orion Henry and Ames Guenther. Sister of Linda Wallpe and Nancy Voss. Preceded in death by Richard Duval Henry and parents, Lewis Phelps and Martha Yancey Phelps.
Sharon lived a life defined by her steadfast faith in God. Her deep relationship with Jesus Christ was her constant source of peace, strength and resilience. She cherished her Sunday School friendships and loved to host bible study at her house.
She found tremendous joy in the art of quilting, leaving behind so many wonderful quilts to remember her by. She was always on the lookout for beautiful fabrics and patterns, and eager to take road trips with good friends to quilt shows and fabric shops. Each of her children and grandchildren are blessed to go to sleep every night under the weight of one of her treasured works of art pieced with a lifetime of memories.
She quietly devoted her life to caring for others. She had a successful career as a nurse that spanned nearly 40 years, but she also was known to open her home and heart to so many friends and family, sharing her gifts of compassion and comfort.
Yet Sharon’s greatest and most enduring legacy will always be that she was a deeply loving mother and grandmother. Motherhood was her greatest joy. She gave everything she had to her children and grandchildren, faithfully and unconditionally, until the end of her days.
Memorial visitation will be held at LifeSpring Christian Church, 1373 W. Galbraith Road (45231) on Saturday, July 25 from 10 AM until time of funeral service at 11 AM. Reception to follow.
Final resting place will be in Arlington Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Matthew 25: Ministries at http://m25m.org/donate.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Lifespring Christian Church
1373 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Lifespring Christian Church
1373 West Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
T.B.D.
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“Amanda, Alivia, Alisha and Rick, My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you on the passing of your wonderful mother. I not only got to know Sharon at so many of your family gatherings, but also when she and I just spent time going to a couple museums. Her love of quilting interested her in the history of fabrics…hence our visit and discussion of the fabrics of India exhibition at the Art Museum. She was so generous with her advice to me on parenting. I looked up to her and marveled at her varied interests and accomplishments…the four of you and your children being her pride and joy. Rest assured that she is now at peace with God and will always be present in your lives as you parent and grandparent. Sincerely and with love… Sonia Schultz”
07/23/2026
“To Sharon’s kids and Linda and Nancy- deepest Sympathy to each of you. My first recollection of her was at The Big Pool and high school. She was a popular girl with a beautiful smile. Take care sweet friend.”
07/15/2026
“Amanda, Sydney and I are so sorry for your mother’s loss. We will pray for you and your family during this difficult time while giving thanks to God that Sharon may rest in eternal peace. We can only imagine how special she was from what we know of you. Lots of love, The Bahlmans”
07/13/2026
“Our family extends our deepest sympathies for you all and shares in the loss of your beautiful mother. May her memory always wrap you like the warmth of her quilts. – all our love, The Ragusa Family”
07/12/2026
“Nurse Sharon Sue Phelps, we recognize you and pay homage to your dedication to the profession of nursing. Your life as a nurse is not remembered by your years as a nurse, but rather by the difference you made by stepping into people’s lives…by special moments. We extend our deepest sympathies to your family. The Cincinnati Nurses Honor Guard”
07/12/2026
“Dear Amanda, We send our deep condolences on the loss of your mother. The resemblance between you and your mom is remarkable! We are so sorry that we leave for our month in Santa Fe next week and won’t be here to attend the celebration of her life.”
07/12/2026
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