Sharon Hestell Thomas King, 70
August 21, 1955 – September 19, 2025
Sharon Hestell Thomas King, age 70, of Ripley, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at Tippah County Health and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family and devoted care team.
Funeral Services honoring Mrs. Sharon’s life will be at 11 AM Wednesday September 24, 2025, in the Heritage Chapel of the Ripley Funeral Home, with Bro. Samuel Cox officiating. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday September 23, 2025, at Ripley Funeral Home and will continue from 10 AM until service time on Wednesday. Graveside service will be in the Tippah Memorial Gardens following funeral service.
Sharon was born on August 21, 1955, in Memphis, Tennessee to Charley Eugene and Laura Agnes Thomas. From an early age, she was blessed with a servant’s heart and a deep love for caring for others. This calling led her into a meaningful career as a nurse, a profession in which she took great pride and through which she touched countless lives with compassion and kindness.
A woman of strong faith, Sharon was an active member of Ripley First Methodist Church. She faithfully served in the United Methodist Women’s Ministry and was instrumental in establishing the church’s Logos program. Beyond her church family, she extended her care to the wider community by volunteering at My Choices Pregnancy Help Clinic, giving her time, talents, and love to those in need.
Sharon’s warmth was also felt in her home and among her family. She was an avid baker, always eager to share sweet treats with family and friends. With her skilled hands, she created countless quilts, crochet work, and sewn treasures—heirloom pieces that will be cherished for generations as a reminder of her love and creativity.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Michael Waymon King; her children April Bullock (Tommy “Bo”) of Dumas, Heather Pouncey (Brent) of Meridian, and Tommy King (Tiffany) of Memphis, TN; and her grandchildren Warren Bullock (Kayla), Jake Bullock (Kelsey), Laura Beth Bullock, and Beau Bullock. She was blessed to know and love her great-grandsons Max and Campbell, as well as her honorary great-grandson Miller. Sharon is also survived by her sister Gladys King, a large circle of in-laws she considered siblings, and a host of nieces and nephews who adored her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Laura Thomas; her brothers, Charles David and Billy Thomas; and her sister, Martha King; and her father- and mother-in-law, Doulphus “Billy” and Hazel King.
Sharon’s legacy is one of love, service, and faith. She will be remembered not only for her generous heart and tireless dedication to others but also for the way she made every person feel deeply cared for. Her life was a testament to kindness, faith, and family.
Donations in memory of Mrs., Sharon can be directed to the Good Samaritans Ceneter in Ripley or My Choices.
Ripley Funeral Home invites you to share memories with Mrs. Sharons family.
Please follow the funeral home link above for further information, or to send online condolences or memorial gifts.
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Visitation
Tuesday
September 23, 2025
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral
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Funeral Service
Wednesday
September 24, 2025
11:00 AM
Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral
