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Sharon Shaw Adams

Passed 01/05/2023

Obituary For Sharon Shaw Adams

Sharon E. Shaw Adams, daughter of Patsy Shaw-Harris and Cleveland Johnson “EC” was born on December 2, 1970, in Raleigh, NC. She departed this life and went home to be with Jesus peacefully on January 5, 2023.

Sharon graduated from Fuquay-Varina High School, class of 1989. During her high school years, she played basketball, and baseball, and served on the homecoming court her sophomore, junior, and senior years. In 1990, Sharon was offered a job at Fidelity Bank by former Mayor John Byrne, and from that opportunity, she continued to serve the Fuquay community as one of the greatest bank tellers for over thirty years. During this time, she built a great rapport with her customers whether it was remembering their birthdays or making sure their children left with a great treat. In 2014, she helped bring First Bank to the Fuquay community, and without her expertise and knowledge, the bank would not have been as successful in the community as it is today. During her time with First Bank, she received an award “Service Excellent Champions” which is the highest honor that First Bank awards to any employee. This is a multitude award that less than 5% of the total workforce has received.

Her legacy will forever be cherished by her son: Jeremy L Adams of Fuquay-Varina, NC; mother, Patsy Shaw-Harris of Youngsville, NC; father, Cleveland Johnson “EC” (Billie) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; two sisters, Tanika Ricks of Youngsville, NC, and Stacie Johnson of Coats, NC; three brothers, Christopher Shaw of Lillington, NC, Deon Johnson (Tonia) of Angier, NC, and Joseph Johnson (Liz) of Holly Springs, NC; aunts, Jaqueline Shaw Lanier of Holly Spring, NC, Bettie Williamson of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Barbara Lugo of Fayetteville, NC, Gwendolyn Lewis of Las Vegas, NV, and Cathy Amoh of Fuquay-Varina, NC; nephews, Mack, Jordan, Maurian, Khalil, Deondre, Rhykeem, Jordon, Jaydon, Josiah, and Jakobi; nieces, Alexis, Yazmen, and Yana; great-nieces, Jahirah and Alivia; great-nephews, Cameron and Aiden; and one goddaughter, Lashonda Brown of Angier, NC, and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.

Sharon was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cathleen Stuart Shaw, Mack Shaw, Erma “Nessie” Johnson, Garland “Buddy” Johnson, and first cousin, Angela Lee.

Sharon was a beautiful soul and has left a remarkable memory in the community. She had a wonderful smile and genuine greeting that would make anyone’s day brighter. Her passion was huge as she was devoted to volunteerism and giving back. She enjoyed doing puzzles, cooking, and bowling. Sharon was an active member of the following: United States Bowling Congress, the Underground Bowling Association (UBA) representing High Octane and a staff member of UBA for 4 years, District Treasurer., The National Bowling Association, and QB Tournament director for 8 years. She was the first woman in a long time to bowl a 300 in Women’s Turtles tournament at Brunswick National Lanes in Augusta, GA. Her bowling nickname was “Slow Motion”.

Visitation 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, January 13, 2023 at Fuquay - Varina Baptist Church in Fuquay -Varina, NC 27526

Memorial service will be held 12:00 pm Friday, January 13, 2023 at Fuquay - Varina Baptist Church, 301 N. Woodrow Street in Fuquay - Varina, NC 27526.

Masks are encouraged when attending the Visitation and or Memorial service.


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Jack Getz sent Golden Days Basket for Sharon Shaw Adams - January 12, 2023

You always made us smile. I will miss your telephone calls on our birthday singing the "Happy Birthday" song.

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Gracious Lavender Basket was sent for Sharon Shaw Adams - January 09, 2023

Beautiful Dreams was sent for Sharon Shaw Adams - January 08, 2023

Today is 10-05-2024 and today is the day I found out my friend has passed away. I hadn't seen her is such a long time and lost communications with Sharon. I knew her from bowling. She was such a beautiful person, and she treated everyone as a friend. You couldn't ask for anyone nicer or respectful to all that she met. To me, she was my friend and I adored her for the way she treated me, other people and presented herself to others. She was a queen in my eyes. I am so sadden and I want to extend my condolences to the family and May this great woman Rest in Peace.

Whenever was at the bank she would ask about my family and tell me how much she loved my son Jackson. She took a real interest in people. She was person of peace. On occasion she would attend The Gathering and she was such a light when she walked in. I hope that knowing she had an impact on many lives and that one day there will be a great reunion will be an encouragement to the family.

My deepest condolences. Sharon was one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. I loved her very much. Marsha Smith

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to you and your family From the Stewarts

Please accept our sincere condolences. Wee will miss Sharon's bright smile in Fuquay-Varina. She was a wonderful lady. Blake and Heather Massengill

My deepest sympathy 💐 to Miss Patsy and the Shaw and Adams family. Heaven truly received an Angel. Gone but won't be forgotten. TONY& HAROLD HARRIS!!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the community as we grieve the loss of Sharon. She was precious and will be missed terribly. Our Deepest Sympathy, Marty, Cathy, and Danielle Collins

Condolences to the family from Tonya Taylor. She was a beautiful soul.

Sharon was a ray of Sunshine, always willing to help others in every way possible. She was so quiet and sweet in school, which she was a couple of grades behind me but she was a jewel. To the Johnson, Shaw and Adams families you all are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be greatly missed by many. Anthony & Jessie Smith Sr

Patsy & Family, Praying that God brings you the comfort you need during this time. My classmate, my dearest friend I will truly miss you. I will cherish our memories we shared growing into our adulthood. My parents were your parents and they loved you so. Thank you for sharing your home and family with me; I will never forget. Rest Well My Dearest Friend. I will see you again Lisa Perkins & Family

Patsy & Family, Praying that God brings you the comfort you need during this time. My classmate, my dearest friend I will truly miss you. I will cherish our memories we shared growing into our adulthood. My parents were your parents and they loved you so. Thank you for sharing your home and family with me; I will never forget. Rest Well My Dearest Friend. I will see you again.

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss, May God be with you always! Aunt Thelma and Cousin Kevin Bryant.

Heaven gained an angel who is now in Heaven ready to welcome people in with open arms. Sharon excelled in making others know that they were valued. Her willingness to go above and beyond was an inspiration. Her drive to work hard and never give up was an example we should all follow. Sharon was an exceptional mother to Jeremy, whom she adored. She left an unbelievable legacy for him to follow and be proud of. We will miss you "300", but look forward to the day when we will reunite in eternity. Teach all those saints up there how to bowl, so when I get up there we can all have a match 😊 Rest in peace in the arms of your loving Savior Sharon... Love from your Patriot State Bank buddy, Carolyn

She brightened the lives of everyone she met. We will miss her loving and generous nature dearly. Ray and De O'Brien

Praying for shaw family in this time of grief. I will truly mis reading the Bible scriptures that she would post on Facebook every morning thank you so much for bringing me closer to GOD !!!!! Rest well Sharon Shaw Adams til we see each other agian. Leon Burton

My wife and I were "adopted" by Sharon years ago during a visit to Realo Drug store where she often worked part time. We loved her; we cared for her, and though we never got to see her as often as we would have liked, our visits always revolved around her ability to bowl at a high level, her wrist injury, and just how we were doing...all of this as we received a big hug and huge smile. Were that our world was made up of individuals as gracious as Sharon, we all would be in a much better place. We will miss her, that beautiful smile, the Christmas cards, and of course, the hugs. RIP dear one.....

I LOVE YOU AUNTY ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN OLE GIRL!!!!

LEXI SHAW ❤️

I LOVE YOU AUNTY ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN OLE GIRL!!!!

LEXI SHAW ❤️

Little Sharon ( the name I called her) and she called me Aunt Mary. She will truly be missed with her beautiful smile, her loveliness and friendliness toward others. RIP

Little Sharon(the name I called her) and she would call me Aunt Mary. She will truly be missed with her beautiful smile and her loveliness and friendliness toward others. RIP

My prayers and condolences to Patsy and the entire family of Sharon. A beautiful soul gone too soon Barbara Rowland Williams

What a precious gift heaven has received! My love and prayers to Sharon's family and friends. Our loss is heaven's gain and God's comfort to us is that we can be reunited again through Christ. - Paula M. Whitsell

Sharon was a jewel. Her spirit of love and acceptance made her special. I will miss her encouragement, her laughter and the graceful was she lived and touched so many people. My sincere condolences. William Harris and Family

Just a wonderful person. Always went above & beyond for everyone. So helpful in so many ways. Thank you for time you spent with my mom. She really loved the lunch dates. My dad (Haywood) always appreciated you and your efforts. Hate to see you leave us but glad to know you are beside HIM. I too will miss you. Lucky to have called you my friend for so many years.

To the Johnson, Shaw and Adams family: On behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Garnell Heggie and family we extend our condolences, prayers and sympathy in your loss. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

Condolences to Patsy and the Shaw/Adams Family. RIP Sharon. Mary Stephens Laster and Family

Sharon was one of a kind and will be missed by many. Still can't believe she is gone. Sending love, hugs and prayers to friends and family. Love, Judi

TO THE JOHNSON-SHAW FAMILY... WE'VE LOSS OUR FIRST ANGEL THIS YEAR... SHARON WAS QUITE CALM AND SWEET, AND VERY LOVING WITH HER WARM SMILE 😁...THIS YOUNG GIRL WHOM GREW INTO A YOUNG WOMAN AND STARTED HER OWN FAMILY TO SHOW I'VE ARRIVED ..SHE LOVED HER SON MR. J HER FAMILY AND HER CO- WORKERS (YOU WILL ) BE MISSED BABE ..MISSING YOUR FACE SAYING WELL HELLO HOW ARE YOU TODAY. HOW CAN I HELP YOU? GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!!THEN UPON LEAVING TELL EVERYONE I SAID HELLO.... WELL SHARON NOW ITS YOUR TURN 💐YOU'LL HAVE EVERYTHING IN THE SWEET PRECIOUS ARMS OF JESUS, SUCH AS YOU GIVEN TO US IN SERVICE.. WE PRAY THAT YOU WILL FIND PEACE JOY AND SOOOO MUCH LOVE AND HARMONY ,NOW BEING LOVED AND RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.... THE WORK YOU'VE DONE , THANK YOU BABE YOU ALWAYS DID YOUR BEST IN SERVICE... JERAMY, IF YOU TRUST GOD, HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH 💁‍♀️YES YOU ARE YOUNG AND EXPERIENCING LIFE, AND YOU GOTTA FIGURE IT OUT... HE OUR LORD AND SAVIOR WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR PRAYERS..... GOD BLESS AND KEEP ALL OF US💐🙏💙 THE JOHNSON FAMILY 🙏🙏💐.

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sharon will be missed but never forgotten. R.I.P ,

The beautiful smile, kind words and pleasing personality of one Sharon Shaw Adams will forever hold dear memories in our lives and hearts. The community of Fuquay-Varina will cherish her loving spirit and kindness. To her mother and entire family, I pray God's peace, love and comfort to each of you as you mourn her passing. Bidding you God's love. Mamie Mckoy Richardson

Prayers of Comfort and Strength to the family and friends of Sharon . Rest well beautiful , Denise Baldwin - Burch & family .

Sending our condolence to the family. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with You. Herman&Patricia Welch

Sharon was a ray of sunshine that will never be forgotten. She had a way of making everyone feel wanted and needed. I remember going to bowling tournaments where nobody wanted to pair up with me to bowl because I was just starting to learn how to bowl. She would say come on mama I got you lets just have some fun. I will never forget her generosity!! RIHP my angel you will truly be missed!!!

You're beautiful spirit will be missed by those around you. But heaven has a new singer. Until we meet again.... Rachel

Sending prayers of comfort, strength, and love to the Shaw and Adams Family. Sharon will truly be missed.

Tonya Burt-Davis & Family

Didn't know Sharon that well but every time I saw her I was met with a beautiful smile an everlasting smile I haven't seen her in years but I do remember her smile. My sincere condolences to the family. May God comfort and strengthen you all.

Our sincere condolences to the Shaw/Adams families in the loss of your love one. Delois McNeill Allen and Belinda Allen-Rice

Passage Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Blessed indeed," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!"

Rejoice that our love ones' spirit has departed to the presence of the Lord and we too look forward to His presence where we never die and live eternally

Thankful for her legacy that she was kind, loving, sympathetic; knew how to treat people and listen to their concerns without controversy. She walked in the love of Jesus (Agape).

Dr. Mae Adams/aka "affectionally" Aunt Mae

I grew up living two houses from the Shaws. Me and my sister and brother played together with the Shaw girls. They were good friends. Sharon was one special lady. I remember that sweet smile and personality. She always made you feel good. She will truly be missed. Prayers to the family.

MY Condolences to the Shaw And Adams family such a beautiful person The Harrington Family

Mrs.Patsy and Family, With Deepest Sympathy, Sorry for your Loss. Sharon was so sweet,she always had the most beautiful smile. She will be greatly missed. Gloria Jean Surles

To Patsy and the Adams family. It was a shock to hear of Sharon's homegoing and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Sharon always had a beautiful and was a beautiful person. Sharon may not be with you in the physical body, but she will always be there in your heart. Be blessed 🙌 and know that God loves you and is there for you now and in the days to come. Love, Clarese McLean Howard

Sharon, "Ole Girl", That beautiful,loving smile, Kind and Godly spirit will be missed. To the Adam/Shaw family you all have our deepest condolences at the home going of Sharon. May God grant you all peace, strength and comfort during this difficult time. Rest well Dear. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. R.I.P Sharon. Roberta Burton Norris & Family

You'll always have a special place in my ❤. Life has just begun for you.

Sending prayers & condolences to Aunt Patsy & family ❤️🙏🏽❤️

Greater New Sweet Springs Church Pastor Jessie Mims send our prayers to the family at this time .

Even though Sharon (our bowling daughter) was with us for too short a time, She filled the world around her with so, so much love and joy...Send healing prayers and comforting hugs to the Shaw-Adam family. Mike and Paulette (Mangum) Curtis

Sharon was a very good friend, I met her about 10 or 15 years ago and high octane bowling league. She was a very very very nice person. Such lovely smile and always happy. She will be truly missed. Stay strong family God got you.

So Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family. K5kr

Praying for the Adam's Family will miss bowling with Sharon. Phyllis & Jerome Elliott

Our condolence to the family. Praying for the family. Clarence & Stephanie Lyon

Prayers of strength to the family and friends. You will be truly missed.

Praying for the Shaw Family Sharon will Be missed she will always have a special Place in my heart Christie Mcneill

My condolences goes out to Ms.Patsy and The Shaw family Sharon was a sweet and Humble person she will be missed

OUR CONDOLENCES PATSY THE SHAW AND ADAMS FAMILY Rip GONE TOO SOON KENNETH AND GENEICE PEARSON

Tu Shaw and Adams family Patsy sorry to hear the passing of Sharon.I remember when Sharin was to little to play neighborhood sports with us.We would play volleyball and basketball.Play basketball everybody would say Here is Sharon.Sharon would be dress so neat and have the cutest hairstyles.Everybody would say Hey Sharon. Sharon would stand on the side and watch us play.Years passed.I would see Sharon. She talk well of her Own family. Which was good.After that I would see Sharon. She would speak and smile.We would talk. RIP Sharon Shirley Lyons

Sharon should still be here with us. Her hospitality and gift of love has gone ahead to welcome others I suppose. Heaven had her Home prepared- I know she is enjoying the comfort food and a gorgeous bed chamber. When I would see her I always felt known, welcomed and important. I pray I learn to love as she loved. Ole Girl was a rare difference maker!!! Rest well, gracious daughter of God.

The Pain is Real, the Sorrow is Deep, the LOVE is EVERLASTING!! My Cousin, My Breath of Joy, My FRIEND in the Time of Need! We WILL laugh Together again in the Fields of Wheat and Honey, Where pain has NO place and FAMILY REUNIONS are EVERYDAY!!! LOVE YOU HER'ON, and see You at the Reunion!!!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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