Born in Norfolk, Virginia, and raised in Virginia Beach until 2018, when she moved to Belmont, North Carolina.
Shari was the daughter of Wayne and Earlene Whittle; the sister of Rita Sutton (Mechanicsville), Gary Whittle (Virginia Beach), and Karen Cloer (Terry) of Belmont.
Her love for Jesus was displayed in the way she loved others. She had an impact on people wherever she went.
She deeply loved her nephews and nieces: David, Caryn, Edward, Melody, Michael, Sophia, Joanie Sue, Wyatt, Avery, Kady, Cailey, Charlotte, Jenna, Angel, Jamie, and Chris.
Prior to moving to North Carolina, Shari was a lifetime member of Bayside Baptist Church. In her younger days, she was active in Special Olympics, where she played basketball, bowled, and ran track. She attended C.L.A.S.P. dances and participated in “Around Town,” sponsored by the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Department.
After graduating from Princess Anne High School, she became one of the first five employees of Special Persons Mailing Services, where she worked until March 2018.
In North Carolina, she joined Alexander Memorial Baptist Church in Belmont and was a member of the “Apple of His Eye” ministry, sponsored by First Baptist Church Cherryville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Edward and Earlene Long Whittle; her sister, Carol Diane Whittle; and her grandparents.
Honorary donations may be made to Apple of His Eye Ministry c/o First Baptist Church Cherryville (301 East 1st Street Cherryville, North Carolina 28021) or The Lighthouse Children’s Advocacy Center (3150 City Church Street Gastonia, North Carolina 28056).
