Sharon Kay Prescott

Sharon Kay Bailey Prescott, 86, of Folkston, Georgia passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness.  She was born July 7, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Leon Bailey and Edith Johns Bailey.  She met her love, John Elvie Prescott, in 1956 while working as a waitress for her father's restaurant, Bud's.  They married the next year and enjoyed 55 years of marriage until his passing.  She was a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  John Elvie Prescott; a grandson:  Luke Oliveira; a brother and sister-in-law:  Fred and Sue Bailey and 2-sisters:  Patricia Bailey and Louise Walton.

She is survived by her children: Reed (Paulo) Prescott, Laurie (Mackie) Prescott, Russell (Jane) Prescott and LeAnne (Matt) Oliveira; 6-grandchildren:  John Hall, Bethany (Tony) Ulses, Drew (Brittany) Hall, Taylor Prescott, Ben (Amelia) Prescott, Bailey (John Michael) Wilson; 8-great grandchildren:  Riley Oliveira, Matthew Oliveira, Brody Hooker, Delaney Hall, Jacob Hall, Zachery More, Madelyne More and Axton Ulses; a sister: Leona Cathcart.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 14 at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home from 5-8 PM.  Graveside Funeral services will be held Friday November 15 at 10:00 AM at Corinth Cemetery with Pastor Lee Bailey officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Maintenance Fund, c/o Shirley Wainright, Southeastern Bank, Folkston, GA.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com.  Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, Folkston, GA is honored to serve the Prescott family