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Kathleen (Kay) Hall Tharp passed away peacefully at her home in Bacliff, Texas, on October 27th after a brief illness. She was born in Houston on October 12, 1924, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School. Kay was preceded in death by her parents Alice and Edwin Hall, and her brothers Edwin and George Hall.
She is survived by Philip Tharp, Jr., her husband of 69 years, her brother, Conway Hall and his wife Ann, her children Philip (Flip) Tharp III and his wife Robbie, Trisha Hamel and her husband Eddy, and Karen Long-Conrad. Kay was also blessed with 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A private memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to Advanced Care Hospice of League City, Texas, or the charity of your choice.
Crowder Funeral Home
851 FM 517W/PO Box 1292
Dickinson, TX 77539
281-337-1515

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 28, 2011.

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Barbara Hendon

November 1, 2011

Phil, Flip & Family,

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God's loving arms surround all of you in the days ahead.

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