Sharon Newkirk

Sharon Rhea Newkirk, 74, of Asheboro, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Chris and Christina Easler.

Born in Spartanburg, SC on April 4, 1949, Sharon was the daughter of the late Woodrow Easler and Virginia Pearl Cudd Easler. Sharon loved dancing, traveling and the beach. She was a loving, strong-willed person whose smile would light up a room. Throughout her sickness, Sharon held onto her faith, never letting it get her down. She was loved and will be missed by many.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow "Woody" Newkirk.

Surviving are her son, Chris Easler (Christina) of Asheboro; grandchild, Ryan Hazelwood; and sister-in-law, Ziada Newkirk (Wayne) of Kernersville.

Memorials may be made to the Spartanburg County Foundation, Fund 2042 SHS Class of '67 Scholarship, 424 East Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.