Barbara Ann (Higbee) Sharp's Obituary
Barbara Ann (Higbee) Sharp, 79, passed away peacefully, February 6, 2023 at her home in South Jordan, Utah after a 20-year fight with lymphoma.
The second of four children, Barbara was born August 15, 1943 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Robert and Patricia (Jenkins) Higbee. Barbara loved to work hard and became a skilled homemaker, teacher, artist, and writer. She also loved music. Humming or singing around the house was common and she never minded if her daughters burst into song at the dinner table. She often made up her own lyrics and could be seen unconsciously conducting music to whatever tune she may be humming.
Barbara attended high school in Beverly, West Virginia. Excelling in chemistry, science, and English, she graduated in 1961. After many months of letter correspondence, the eastern city girl married her western cowboy, Earl Francis Sharp in the St. George, Utah temple and soon welcomed two daughters, Patricia Rose and Barbara Ann.
Barbara joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at the age of 17 after attending a cottage meeting with her best friend and the local missionaries. Fervent in the faith till the end, Barbara enjoyed serving in numerous callings, largely helping the youth and women of the church, along with assisting in the family history and addiction recovery programs. A dynamic teacher and speaker, Barbara had a reputation of talking fast when she was nervous or passionate. Though she constantly tried to curb the speed, everyone she knew loved it.
A 35-year resident of Kingman, Arizona, Barbara was best known for her friendly loving nature and her motto: “Life is short. Eat dessert first.” Many have adopted her motto and are now happily eating their chocolate lava cake first.
Barbara is survived by her two daughters, her older sister, Sandra Hornick, two younger brothers, Robert & Bradley Higbee, and many extended family members. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Earl.
We miss you and love you dearly! Yes, our doors are locked!
A graveside service will be held in Lund, Nevada on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00am.
A memorial service will be held in Kingman, Arizona for both Barbara and Earl.
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel
Address: 610 Eastern St.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.premierfuneral.com.
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