Sharon Kay Green Courtney

• Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home
• Jul 20, 2021 

Sharon Kay Green Courtney, a lifelong resident of Holden, Louisiana, passed away in her home on July 16, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry Courtney; her daughters Angela (David) Baronet, Krystal (Jacyn) Hughes and Kassie (Daniel) Binkley; grandchildren, Grant (Montori) Baronet, Kaylee (Luke) Patterson, Jaycee, Maggie and Harlie Hughes, Abby and Beau Binkley; brother Edward (Paula) Green and sister Patricia “Tricky” (Charles) Hayden; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Katherine “Kat” Green.

Sharon was born on January 3, 1956 in Hammond, Louisiana. She attended Holden School where she led her team to the school’s first state basketball championship. She was awarded MVP of the State of Louisiana. She later attended SLU where she answered the call from the Lord to become a teacher. She spent the next 29 years impacting the lives of many students and fellow teachers. She started numerous clubs and sports teams. She spent devoted hours of her time at the church teaching Sunday School coordinating events or participating in the Order of the Eastern Star Group 235 events.

In her free time, she enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping in the outdoors with her family. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel.

She was most well known for her love for her family. She was the most devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved with her whole heart. Her family and friends meant the world to her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at Holden Baptist Church, 30091 LA 441, Holden, LA on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 6PM until 9PM and again Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 8:30AM until 9:30AM. The funeral service will begin at 9:30 AM. Interment, Larry Courtney Family Cemetery, Holden, LA.