Jamie Lee Perkinson Sharpe of Hixson passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old. Jamie was born in Decatur Tennessee, then moved to and was raised in Dayton where she met and married her husband Gene in 1950. They eventually moved to Hixson where Gene became a State Farm Insurance agent and Jamie worked alongside of him for 36 years until they retired. Jamie served in the Gideons auxiliary and was a faithful member of Burks United Methodist Church for 74 years where she served on several committees, sang in the choir, and was a member of the Eldredge Sunday school class. She was a talented painter and enjoyed many years in the Chattanooga China Painters Guild.

Jamie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is proceeded in death by her husband Gene, two wonderful grandsons Steven Sharpe and Michael Sharpe, a sister Opal Brockman, and a brother Don Perkinson. She leaves behind sons Larry (Saundra), Rick (Theresa), David (LeAnne), grandchildren, Lindsey Sharpe, Jennifer Sharpe Douglas (Jeff), Ryan (Esther), and Alex Sharpe, great grandchildren, Shelby and Madison Douglas, Molly and McKenzie Sharpe, Thijs and Noa Sharpe, and Evan Sharpe.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Morning Pointe, Hixson, and Hearth Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, January 28, with a celebration of Jamie's life immediately afterwards at Hamilton Funeral Home,  Dr. Rev. Brian Burch will be officiating. The Burks Eldredge Sunday school class will be honorary pallbearers.

A private family graveside service will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made in Jamie's name to Burks United Methodist Church or Camp Horizon, 5876 Sunset Canyon Drive, Hixson TN 37343.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343.