Obituaries 20 February 2025

Frances Kesterson Sharp

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Frances Kesterson Sharp

Frances Kesterson Sharp, 84, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Feb. 19, 2025 at Clinton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Parkersburg, W.Va., Frances led a full and meaningful life devoted to the service of others. An active member of her community, she volunteered her time to many causes and organizations. Frances had a passion for history and genealogy, spending countless hours assisting families in tracing their ancestry. She served as an officer and trustee of the Genealogical Society of the Clinton County History Center, a regent of the George Clinton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Indian Trails Chapter of the Colonial Dames. She was a board member of the Health Alliance of Clinton County. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star, English Club and the Clinton County Women’s Club. She previously served as a judge for 4-H projects at the Clinton County Fair. Frances was honored with the Outstanding Women of Clinton County Award in April 2022. Frances was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Glenville State College. After college, she worked as a teacher in West Virginia before relocating with her husband to Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Frances was a talented artist, receiving numerous awards for her colored pencil drawings. Frances’ love for her family, friends, and community will be remembered by all who knew her. Her legacy of service and her caring spirit will live on in the hearts of her loved ones.

A devoted wife of the late Howard Carl Sharp, Frances is survived by her beloved daughter, Lea Ann (Mark) Dick; grandsons, Greg (Sarah) Dick and Bradley Dick; and great-grandson, David Dick. 

She is also survived by her five sisters; two brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Alma (Wharton) Kesterson.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, 97 West Locust Street at North Mulberry Street, Wilmington.Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24 at the Wilmington Presbyterian Church (840 Timber Glen Drive). Interment will follow at the Martinsville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clinton County History Center, 149 East Locust Street, Wilmington 45177. 

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