Betty May Sharp, 91

REHOBOTH BEACH - Betty May Sharp, formerly of Milford, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in her home. She was 91. Mrs. Sharp was born May 1, 1918, in Milford, daughter of the late Claude and Clara (Denny) Bennett. Betty assisted her husband, Laurence, at the Silver Hill Dairy, the business they owned in Milford for many years, taking over full responsibility of the business operations while he was serving his tour of duty during World War II. She was later employed as an elementary school teacher's aide with the Milford School District for 20 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence G. Sharp in 1999; an infant brother; and her sister, Dorothy. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Laurence G. Jr. and Brenda Sharp of Lewes, Bruce B. and Elaine Sharp of Las Vegas, Nev., and Gregg H. Sharp of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Gail Lynn and Charles Felin of Rehoboth Beach; and a grandson, Brewe Sharp, the son of Bruce and Elaine. Services and burial will be private. The family has requested contributions in Betty's memory be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.