Sharon Loudermelt Carpenter

September 15, 1956 - December 31, 2018

Sharon Loudermelt Carpenter, age 62, of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1956 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late David Wesley Loudermelt and the late Betty Parsons Loudermelt. Sharon's career in Law Enforcement started in 1988 working as a Dispatcher for Avery County, where she later was promoted to Avery County's first female Detective. She also worked at Sugar Mountain Police Department and retired at McDowell County as a Detective in 2006. She was a member of Pittman Gap Community Church and was an avid crafter, woodworker and painter. A loving and kind wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Sharon leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Husband of 35 years, Terry Carpenter of Jonas Ridge, NC; Daughter, Sonia (Johnny) Beach of Jonas Ridge, NC, Daughter, Shanielle Harvey of Jonas Ridge, NC, Granddaughter, Emma Claire Beach, Grandson, Jaxson Harvey, Sister, Shirley (David) Ray of Jonas Ridge, NC, Brother, Bruce (Elsie) Loudermelt of Jonas Ridge, NC, Brother, Mark (Cherie Koenig) Loudermelt of Jonas Ridge, NC; and several special nieces and nephews. Services to celebrate the life of Sharon Carpenter will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. from the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Pittman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until the service hour Wednesday evening at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the Levine Cancer Center in Charlotte and Valdese, Dr. Greg Jones, Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Dr. Thomas Haizlip, Dr. Joseph Barker, Dr. Salvador, Dr. Burri, and Dr. Amein. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Burke Hospice and Palliative Care 1721 Enon Rd Valdese, NC 28690 Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Carpenter family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Sharon and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121