Rebecca "Becky" Sharpe O'Kelley
December 19, 1959 ~ March 12, 2025
Born in:
Enoree, SC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Rebecca “Becky” Sharpe O’Kelley, 65, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Becky was born in Enoree, SC to the late John Leslie and Ruth Goodwin Sharpe. She graduated from Enka High School and Western Carolina University.
Being a wife, mother and grandmother was what Becky cherished above all else and the role that she held most dear. She loved being a stay-at-home mom while her children were growing up. She worked at Suntrust/Truist Bank later on in life.
Becky was truly one of a kind. Exquisite and unique – she loved paving her own path and walking to the beat of her own drum. In addition to spoiling her family, she loved talking to her grandbabies, rocking them to sleep, eccentric adjectives, summers at Myrtle Beach, seventies music, sweet tea and Sun Drop, slow southern drawls, clean cotton candles and turning on lamps at sunset. She is and will always be adored and cherished beyond words for the unparalleled light she shed and the never ending love and sweetness she radiated.
Becky is survived by the other half to her whole, her husband of 41 years; Steven O’Kelley, who she met at Enka High School when she was only 16. She is also survived by a daughter, Erin O’Kelley Pittenger and her husband, Brock; a son, Dillon O’Kelley; four grandchildren that think she hung the moon: Erin’s children: Knox, Beckett and Leighton Belle; Dillon’s daughter, Kennedy, and Becky’s sisters, Crystal Sharpe of Moore, SC and Julia Sharpe of Candler, NC.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church in Candler, NC.
Services
Memorial Service: April 6, 2025 3:00 pm
Francis Asbury United Meth. Church
Asbury Road
Candler, NC 28715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I am so sorry to hear about Becky. I know you are just heartbroken as well as all the family.
You two were the “perfect couple” from back in the 70’s!! What a beautiful marriage you two shared.
I will never forget all the good times we had at Lake Julian over the years.
Becky was the sweetest of the sweetest!!
I’m sending you and all the family lots of love, hugs and prayers. Praying that the good LORD above has wrapped his loving arms around you all!!
GOD BLESS each of you. 🙏🏻❤️
My prayers for the whole family. I remember Becky well from high school, and especially from WCU, where we had classes together. I remember her soft voice and her sweet spirit. She was beautiful! May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
I am so sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. Sending prayers for all during this difficult time.
Steve,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and may God grant you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Steve, Sarah and your families, my heart goes out to you. Prayers for each of you at this time.
Steve, Erin, Dillon and Family,
I was shocked to see that Becky had passed. Sandy and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely person and had such a kind soul. Prayers for the family
So sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. She was one of the nicest people on the street. Prayers for the family.
Dear Steve, Erin, and Dillon, I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss. Becky was so beautiful, kind, and elegant. She had such a lovely spirit. She was one of a kind. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. All of prayers….. Rosanne Gundersen
I am so sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Steve and your entire family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Steve and the family for the loss of your loved one Becky, God has Becky in his loving hands, from the butler family, doc, Linda and bubba
When I was fortunate to be in Becky’s teller line at Truist, she was so friendly and interesting to talk with. She took great care of her customers, and I considered her a friend as well as a banker. Through her I was able to share local history with her family, and I always love passing on information about the old days in Henderson County. I still find it shocking that she won’t be in the bank with her co-workers (who also thought of her as a friend).
Steve and family: My deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife! She is a beautiful woman! May God bless you with strength and comfort during this time. He will be there for you!
Susan Perry Partain
Steve, Erin, and Dillon,
I couldn’t believe it when I found out Becky was gone!! You are all in my prayers. Becky could light up a room with her beautiful blue eyes and smile. My heart goes out to each of you
Steve and family, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your precious Becky. She was such a genuine, loving person to so many, and I know you are heartbroken. I will be praying for you in the days ahead.
I met Becky years ago working retail in the Asheville Mall. What a sweet, fun, happy lady. She was a pleasure to be with. I am sorry for your loss.
on the old bills. This went from her to the other tellers and went on for years. She would send me a text and had a old bill saved for me. I didn’t get there in time.. Becky, will be missed and her nice way of greeting me and other people at Truist. Who would have thought this. I try to live life and leaving my friends each time with a good feeling , until I see them next time. I didn’t realize this was the last time , I wouldn’t get to see Becky’s smiling face again and always greeting me ,
” Hello Buck”. how are you. I was always grumbling about my back. This is beyond being missed, I always looked for Becky. She always looked top drawer and smiling face , a joy
to meet . Thanks for the
memories “becca”
I am going to miss seeing her sweet face at the bank. She always had a smile on her face. God bless you all.