Merideth Sharp, age 90, a 50-year resident of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2018, at home in Richmond. Merideth was born April, 10, 1928, near Casablanca, Morocco, to the late David and the late Zohora Benisty.

Merideth met Maurice Sharp at the Port Lyaute Naval Air Station in Morocco. They married and moved to the United States. In 1965, they moved to Richmond. She was an active volunteer with Temple Beth Sholom and B'nai Brith. She spoke five languages including French, Hebrew, Spanish, Italian and English.

Merideth was preceded in death by her son, Michael Sharp. She is survived by her husband, Maurice Sharp; son, Dr. Gary and Susan Sharp; grandchildren, Bryan, Maryann and David Sharp; and brothers, Charles Benisty and Michael Benisty. Merideths wish was to be cremated and her ashes to be spread across the atlantic ocean.