Obituary of Ester Donna Benenhaley Sharp

Ester Donna Benenhaley Sharp, 67, wife of Rodney Sharp, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her home. Born August 24, 1956, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Walter Benenhaley and Jessie Lee Benenhaley. Surviving are her husband of Sumter; two sons, Michael Stowe (Janae), Justin Smith (Sarah); a daughter, Jessica Ann Smith; three brothers, Stanley Benenhaley (Vanessa), Kevin Benenhaley, and Robert Benenhaley; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy “Sonny” Benenhaley. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. Monday, one hour prior to the service at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.