Sharon Cluff Fussell, the wife of Billie Wayne Fussell went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 16, 2024. She was 81 years old and was born in Camp Blanding, FL on December 25, 1942.
Sharon’s unwavering faith defined her life. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, above all, followed closely by her deep love and pride for her family. She never missed an opportunity to remind her loved ones how cherished they were. Sharon’s years of dedicated service at The Well Church of God in Pulaski, Tennessee, reflected her devotion to ministry. She actively participated in SHAMAR (intercessory prayer), Legacy (the over-50 group), and KP (feeding ministry).
A natural nurturer, Sharon had a lifelong calling to serve through food ministry and prayer. Whether in Polk County, Florida, or Tennessee, she worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone—regardless of their background—was fed, both physically and spiritually. Her love for people was relentless, and her honesty was guided by her unwavering trust in God.
An avid reader, Sharon was rarely seen without a book in hand or in her purse. Her passion for reading left a lasting legacy, even inspiring some of her grandchildren to embrace the joy of books. She was also known for her wisdom, often offering heartfelt advice, especially when she felt led by the Holy Spirit. Sharon’s most profound teaching was about love: “Love is a choice. Every day you wake up, you must choose to love. Only when you understand that love is a choice will you find true love.”
Services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Well Church of God in Pulaski, TN and receiving of friends will be 3:00-5:00. Celebration of Life will begin at 5:00.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made at Employee Resources Credit Union under Sharon Fussell.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Michael Andrews, Michelle A. (Kit) Wolf of Savannah, GA, Raymond Shawn Varnadore of Haines City, FL, Tina (Dale) Pelfrey of Pulaski, TN, Tamara (Pete) Watson of O’Brien, FL, grandchildren, Billie W. Pelfrey, Keith Wayne Daniels, Tiffany Michelle Watson, Raymond Shawn (Danielle) Varnadore Jr., Geargia (Adam) Bennett, Thomas Dale Pelfrey Jr., Tamara Caroline (Chris) Keyser, Shaina Michelle (Chris) LeDuc, Chelsea Laine (Riley) Cribbs, Kelsey Lynn Levister, Destiny Lenore (Jason) Rowe, James Dalton (Brooke) Pelfrey, Nicholas Milton (Samantha) Pelfrey, Stephen Lee (Faith) Pelfrey, siblings, Chris (Debbie) Palmes of Kathleen, FL, Chase Palmes of Crystal River, FL, David Desch of Tonto Basin, AZ, Richard “Vincent” (Jo) St. John of Jacksonville, FL, William Hugh St. John of Stark, FL, Joy St. John Johnson of Stark, FL, and forty-four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Allen Cluff, mother, Eleanore St. John Palmes, grandparents, Vincient S. St. John, Mildred H. St. John, and brothers, Joseph Paul Holland II, William Garth Palmes, and Kenneth Lott Holton.
