Katherine G. Sharpe

KATHERINE GLORIA SHARPE, daughter of the late Thomas and Gloria Cooper, was born on January 11, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on October 11, 2015 after battling a lengthy illness-courageously and without complaint. Katherine, affectionately called "Kat," received her education in the Baltimore City Public School System. In October 1968, Baltimore City Public Schools hired her as a Teacher's Assistant. She retired in 1994 after twenty-six years of devoted service. Katherine was a strong believer in giving back to her community. For fourteen years, she volunteered as Union Representative for Baltimore City Public School Teacher Assistants. She served as a community volunteer for the homeless yearly at Bea Gaddy's Family Center. In the 1990's, Katherine championed the rights of people affected by/living with HIV/AIDS by volunteering at the Health Education Resource Organization (HERO). She was an active senior delegate for more than five years at Chase House. Because of her strong work ethic, after retirement, Katherine volunteered as a Foster Grandparent at Baltimore Juvenile Justice until her illness prevented her further work at the age of 74. She received countless Certificates and Awards for her volunteer efforts, including: Outstanding Tutor at the Charles Hickey School; Recognized Foster Grandparent; Outstanding Service to Baltimore Juvenile Justice; Distinguished Achievement and Dedication to the Chase House; Recognized on the Wall of Tolerance for the National Campaign of Tolerance; and Certificate of Merit from the Mayor of Baltimore upon retirement to name a few. Katherine's strong faith in God allowed her to enjoy life, laugh often, give freely, and spend her free time reading, dancing and bowling. She made many friends in the Baltimore City Public School System, and wherever she went. Everyone who knew her for her generosity will sincerely miss her. She was always a devoted parent, grandparent, family member and friend. Family was very important to Katherine and she leaves to cherish her memory: surviving siblings-Jackie Cooper, Martha Edwards, David Cooper, Jacob Cooper and Jeremiah Cooper; three children, Thomas Moore (Sandy Moore), Meritta Maxwell, Dora Williams-Ransom (Leslie Ransom) and Vernon Moore (preceded in death); grandchildren, John Maxwell, Ernest Maxwell, Djuan Moore, Kathi Barber, Chanel Hairston, Rhonda Moore, Sheree Moore, Melissa Smith (Darall Smith) and Cassie Dadzie; great-grandchildren, Dejournae Jones, Dequian McCardell, Chelsey Henderson, Maya Maxwell, Darius Hampton, Akai Alston, Amyhr Barber, Jayde Barber, Kahri Barfield, Maiyall Smith, Darall Smith, Jr., Karon Moore, Kyren Person, Damari Moore and Kaleah Jones; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Katherine G. Sharpe

January 11, 1932 - October 11, 2015