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Helen Thorpe Obituary
She was born on September 1, 1931 in Marshall, Va. to the late Mosby J. and Agnes Polk Brown. Helen was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Daughters of the Conf-ederacy and retired in July 1979 as secretary with 28 years of service at the Warrenton Training Center. She had also worked at Marshall Junior High School Annex and graduated from Lord Fairfax Community College in Interior Design (one of the first graduates of Lord Fairfax). She is survived by her husband, Irving G. Thorpe; a daughter, Sharon A. Thorpe Trent of Warrenton, Va. and a son, Jason S Thorpe of Mequon, Wis. Also surviving are her brothers, Mosby J. Brown, Jr. and his wife, Jane and John Brown and his wife, Nancy both of Warrenton, Va.; sister-in-law, Hazel Ball and her husband, Cecil of Ashburn, Va. and her grandchildren Gwen Flores and her husband Joel, of Winchester, Va. and Michael A Moffett of Midland, Va. and great- grandchildren, Sharlen Flores and Joel Flores of Winchester, Va. and Lillian Bailey of Somerset, Pa.
The family will receive friends at Bethel United Methodist Church beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 19, 2010 where a funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.
Interment will be in Bright View Cemetery, Warrenton, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, Sparrows Rest, 6903 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA 20187. Arrangements by Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton.
This obituary was originally published in the Culpeper StarExponent.
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October 5, 2010
Sharon: I know it is very difficult when you loose your Mom. Helen was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. With heartfelt sympathy. Bonnie Bower
Dottie Howell
October 4, 2010
Sharon, I know how hard it is to loose your Mom, I lost my parents 71 days apart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Dad. I saw your father last Friday and he looked really good, but says that he has good days and bad days. I pray for both of you.
Kathy Shumate
October 4, 2010
Sharon, what a great lady your Mother was. I have memories of when I dated your Brother, she was always so nice. Keep your Dad busy and I hope he is feeling stronger soon. Prayers to your family.
Kathy Shumate
October 4, 2010
Sharon, I have great memories of Mrs. Thorpe from years ago when I dated your brother. She was always nice and caring. Lost contact over the years, but always asked your Dad how she was. Getting old is not easy, but it's our task to take care of them. Prayers to you and the family.
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October 4, 2010
Aunt Helen will always be remembered and loved forever in my heart.
Kathy
Helen Louise Thorpe
October 1, 2010
Betty menke
September 29, 2010
Sharon, I am sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful caring person. She will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts. Love Betty
Larry & Toni Iliffe
September 29, 2010
Sharon, we are very sorry to hear of your mum's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time for you. Take care of yourself.
Joyce & Mike Russo
September 24, 2010
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you and your family can find peace in such a difficult time. You are in our hearts and our prayers. Love, Joyce, Mike and Family
September 23, 2010
Sharon, my prayers are with you. Patricia Wince Layer
September 23, 2010
We're so sorry for your loss,Sharon.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Take Care, Jerry & Paula Poston
September 22, 2010
We're so sorry for your loss,Sharon.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Take Care,Jerry & Paula Poston
Debbie McClary
September 22, 2010
Sharon, please accept my condolences. I am praying God gives you the strength to make it through this time of grief.
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