Ethel Mae Randolph-Sharp

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Her Life's Journey
(The Obituary of Ethel Mae Collins Randolph-Sharp)
Ethel Mae Collins Randolph Sharp was born in Austin, Texas on January 7, 1940 to Ethel Robinson Collins Odems Nobles and Trennis Collins. She ascended from this life to her resting place on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Ethel is the third child of six siblings, Dorothy A. Griffin (deceased), Evelyn Hendricks, Demosesneeds Odems, Annette Glover and Bill R. Odems.
Ethel Sharp attended the Austin Public Schools of Blackshear Elementary, Kealing Junior High School and a proud yellow jacket of L.C. Anderson High School. She further her education and training at Nixon-Clay Business School.
She was married to Levi I.A. Randolph, Sr. and to this union six children were born. Gale M. Jones, Levi I.A. Randolph, Jr., Lorri G. McDaniel, Trennis L. Randolph, Marc A. Randolph, and Kelly C. Randolph (deceased).
Ethel Sharp utilized her educational learning and skills to further her career life's goals. She worked as a Secretary of Afro-American Life Insurance Company, an Administrative Clerk at Sims Elementary School and then as the Secretary at Norman Elementary and Blackshear Elementary Schools. She later was employed at the Texas Department of Safety and Texas Insurance Agency.
Ethel Randolph-Sharp united with the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church with her family on the first Sunday in October 1945. She served in the youth and young adult, Junior Mission, Mission II and Mission I ministries. A faithful member and lead singer of the Mount Olive Ministry for over 65 years. Most notable remembered songs she lead were: "A Charge To Keep", "He's A Battle Ax" "I Still Have Joy" and "Standing On The Promises".
She served as chair and co-chair of the Fine Arts Ministry. Under her leadership and God's direction she developed the "Dream Keepers" annual observance during the month of February. Individuals from around the community were recognized for their various contributions. Her life's love and passion were being a servant of God, being a family historian, and educating the community about the historical contributions and legacies of African Americans. She was known around the Central Texas area as the woman who portrayed historical African American Women. She shared her portrayals with young children as well as senior adults. Her soliloquies of famous women such as Barbara Jordan, Harriett Tubman, and most notable Sojourner Truth were often a part of Austin Parks and Recreation Black History observances.
Ethel Randolph-Sharp leaves to cherish her memory and morn her passing two sisters: Evelyn Hendricks; Annette Glover; two brothers: Reverend Demosesneeds Odems (Willie) and Reverend Bill R. Odems (Mattie) all of Austin, TX. five children: Gale M. Jones (Clarence) of Katy, TX, Levi I.A. Randolph, Jr. (Kathryn) Austin, TX; Lorri G. McDaniel (James) of Grand Prairie, TX; Trennis L. Randolph (Tynese) of Tampa, FL; Marc A. Randolph (Stacy) of Austin, TX. She also leaves to mourn 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren along with a hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.