Ethel Mae Sharp was born on January 28, 1955, in Batesville, Mississippi, to the late Robert Sharp and Leona Woodall.

Ethel accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Shallow Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Kansas Elementary School and Melrose High School in Memphis, Tennessee, before moving to Kansas City, Missouri, where she graduated from Southeast High School.

Ethel was a caring and compassionate woman who dedicated many years of her life to caring for others. She was employed at Nettleton Home for Aged Women as a caregiver for many years. Her loving spirit and willingness to care for others touched the lives of many.

Ethel was blessed with one daughter, Angela “Renee” York. She was united in marriage to Jesus Diaz Jr., with whom she shared her life.

Ethel Mae Sharp departed this life on August 30, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sharp and Leona Woodall; her daughter, Angela “Renee” York; and her siblings, Essie Watson, Jack Sharp, Edward Sharp, Opal Sharp, Ruthamae Sharp, Barbara Lou Sharp, Velvaline Sharp, Ezel Sharp, and Will Sharp.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Jesus Diaz Jr.; her sisters, Suzie Sharp, Rose Sharp, Hattie Sharp, Olivia Larry, and Barbara Ann Sharp; her two granddaughters, Dajanea Courtney and MaRojanea Tolbert; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Ethel will be lovingly remembered for her caring heart, her faith, and the love she shared with her family and everyone blessed to know her. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Funeral/Memorial Service

A service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO 64127. The visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, with the service to follow promptly at 3:00 pm.

Interment: Private Disposition