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Barbara Tharpe Obituary
Merritt Island
Barbara Ann Tharpe, age 73 of Merritt Island, FL, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Wuesthoff Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born August 31, 1942 in Paterson, NJ. Barbara was predeceased by her father, John Stanley. Reinholdt, Sr., mother, Ann Shepard, and brother John S., Jr.
Barbara was a graduate of Cocoa High School Class of '59 and Blanton Business College (magna cum laude) in Asheville, NC. She loved playing tennis and spending time with her family and friends. She was an accomplished real estate developer and always helped those in need.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years Roy C. Tharpe of Merritt Island; her sons Roy Jr. (Tracy) of Merritt Island and Todd Michael of Cocoa Beach and her daughter Jennifer Lynn Tharpe (Matt Longmire) of Cape Canaveral; her sister, Kathleen (Bob) Cessac of Fayette MO. She is also survived by her grandchildren Troy and John Tharpe; and Steven Longmire. In addition, Barbara is survived by 10 nieces and 11 nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 1940 North Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953 with a reception immediately following the service at the Cocoa Beach Hilton, 1550 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Tharpe
October 19, 2015
Roy - we are saddened to hear of Barb's passing, and want you to know you're in my prayers. She was a beautiful lady! Beth Blakeney
October 11, 2015
Roy, so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Our sincerest sympathy.
Ron & Sue Tase
Ed and Barbara Weber
October 11, 2015
Roy and family: We are so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was a beautiful person - may good memories and prayer help you through these difficult times.
October 10, 2015
October 10, 2015
Roy, Tracy, Troy & John,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of a very special part of your family. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
The Billingsley Family
Doug, Teresa, Mariah & Macy
Darrell Price
October 10, 2015
Barbara and my mom used to ride the school bus together and her son Todd is one of my best friends and I know the loss he and his family are going through. My prayers are with Todd and his family through this difficult time but just know she is welcome to heaven with the open arms of Jesus.
Janey Diogo
October 10, 2015
Dear Tharpe Family,
Barbara was the kindest, most patient, classy lady I ever met. She had this way about her that motivated and encouraged all around her. In my mind she was an excellent example of what a good woman, wife, mother, grandmother should be. She set a very high standard and will be missed by all fortunate enough to know her. God bless you and keep you in his loving arms.
October 9, 2015
Roy and family. I just learned of Barbs passing and was shocked. I know how rough this is now and will be for some time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie Murphy
October 9, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to be around her - I'll never forget her and Jen cooking chili in the wee hours of the morning.
~Dawn Meyer
Karin & David Biega
October 9, 2015
Roy and Jennifer, our deepest sympathies on the loss of Barbara. She always made me feel "comfortable" at any NASA event we attended. God bless you all.
Karen and Wayne Anthony
October 8, 2015
Roy and family,
Loved playing tennis, Bible Study and going to lunch to celebrate birthdays with Barb all these many years, I will miss her smile and sparkling blue eyes! When I hear the word "matriarch " Barbara comes to my mind. She loved her family so much! Praying for the family during this difficult time.
Jeanne & Jim Kenaston
October 8, 2015
Roy,
Jim and I were stunned to see that Barb has passed away. We send you our thoughts and prayers. She was all class - it was a pleasure to know her.
October 8, 2015
Roy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thomas & Madeline Keller, Rockledge,FL
Sandy Tisdale
October 7, 2015
Roy, I will miss Barbara's smile on the tennis court as she passed me down the line. She will also be remembered in my heart.
Julie and Brian Kugelmann
October 7, 2015
Jenny, Roy and family,
Barbara was always a very kind and gentle person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Poore
October 7, 2015
Roy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Libba Johnson
October 7, 2015
Roy: My DEEPEST sympathy in your loss.
May the memories of your life together sustain you.
Peggy Reichle
October 7, 2015
Todd and Family,
I was saddened to read of your mother's death. May the precious memories of her sustain you all at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Peggy Reichle
Mims, FL
Sheila and Gary Barrett
October 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Barbara was a very special person. She always had a big beautiful smile every time I saw her. We enjoyed bunco, trade shows, kids and shopping over the years. She was truly a great person.
Roy she so loved you and Jennifer you were here pride and joy and she loved her boys. I am blessed to have known your wife and your mother . God will take her with open arms. She was one in a million
Patricia Steffes
October 6, 2015
Dear Tharpe family,
Condolences on the loss of your beautiful wife, mother and grandmother.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Pat Steffes
John and Pat Steffes
Gem Gurgan
October 6, 2015
Roy, Jennifer and the family. Barbara was a special lady. I remember her from my tennis shop in Cocoa Beach. Great tennis player. Also she shopped at my meat market in Merritt Island, loved fixing tenderloin dinners during holidays. My prayers to the whole family. Gem Gurgan
Vicki Wayne Owens
October 6, 2015
What a rich legacy of kindness and determination Barb left to her children and grandchildren. We all loved her vibrant spirit, smiling eyes and warm hugs. She now passes the torch to those she loved and enjoyed, who will carry it proudly. WV
Diane Talluto
October 6, 2015
Dear Roy and family,
Barbara played Bunco with us and she was a gracious and kind lady. Seeing her shopping was always fun as we shared stories.
You will be missed!
Diane and Nick Talluto
Stephen Coester
October 6, 2015
Yvonne and I always enjoyed Barbara and you. Both of you are very classy people. So sorry for your loss.
Stephen Houser
October 6, 2015
Barbara was a kind and gentle person who loved her husband Roy and raised a great family.
She was very smart in business and loved to buy a house and renovate it only to sell it to Roy's chargrin.
I will miss her and she is in heaven with my Dad and her mother-in-law Myrt Tharpe welcoming her and giving her plenty to laugh about.
Roy Tharpe
October 6, 2015
Barb,you were my high school sweetheart and we had 52 years of marriage bliss. You had such a BIG heart and will be truly missed. Your homes will stand forever and your tennis game is still talked about because of your strong play and determination. I hope to see you in heaven.
October 6, 2015
Saddened to read of Barbara's passing. Have fond memories of being pregnant at the same time, seeing her at tennis and Mosquito Beaters through the years. Always a classy, caring lady. Jan Weinberg Boren
mary hollar
October 5, 2015
My dear Tharpe family. I write this with a heavy and sad heart. What a wonderful friend Barbara was for 31 years. I remember meeting her at Divine Mercy we were serving pizza and running around after Jonathan who was turning every knob he could find. I told her I just moved to MI and I didn't know anyone and it was my birthday. Barbara went to Publix and came back with a cupcake with a candle in it and sang me happy birthday we were friends ever since. She was always there for me. We had a lot of memories and laughs. I could go on and on with memorable times of true loving friendship. She will be missed!!! I told Rob to show her around heaven. She loved her family more than life. She always talked about everyone. I can't believe she is not with us. Rest and be at peace knowing she is in the good Lords arms. Xoxoxoxoxo
Diana Fike
October 5, 2015
Barbara's life is an inspiration to those left behind. There aren't enough words to express her loving kindness to all who was fortunate enough to know her. Loving Sympathy goes out to her family of which I was fortunate to belong to.
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