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Cary THORPE Obituary

THORPE, Cary Bowen CARY BOWEN THORPE Cary Bowen Thorpe, 55, passed away at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on Sunday, September 21, 2014 after a brief and ferocious battle with cancer. She was born on September 9, 1959 to Laura and Charles Bowen of Atlanta. She was a graduate of Westminster High School (Class of 1977) and Vanderbilt University (1980), where she joined the Kappa Delta sorority and earned her Bachelor's degree in French While Cary was a great athlete and a competitive tennis player, skier, and golfer, she always had a love for horses. She showed with the Westminster Pony Club during her high school years and later competed in three-day eventing, hunter/jumper horse shows, and fox hunting as an adult. Cary made a big impact in the lives of all she encountered, including those who shared a passion for riding. She and her daughter, Elizabeth, spent many Saturday afternoons on trail rides together at the family farm in Newnan, GA. Traveling the world with family and friends was another passion of Cary's. For example, Cary enjoyed many laughs and good memories while on family trips to the Bahamas and the Florida Keys aboard "The Great Escape;" a mother/ daughter/grandmother trip to Paris; and many other world travels with her fiance, John. Cary is survived by her fiance, John Cubelic; daughter and son, Elizabeth and William; parents, Laura and Charles Bowen; sister and brother, Laurie Bowen Carmichael (Archie) and Charles Bowen, Jr; nieces and nephews, Hailey Carmichael Domeck (Justin), A.D. Carmichael, Hala Bowen, and Chase Bowen. A celebration of Cary's life will be held at St. Philip's Cathedral in Atlanta, GA on Thursday, September 25th at 10 o'clock in the morning with Dean Sam Candler as the officiant. A burial will take place immediately following at Westview Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Patterson Funeral Home, Springhill. Online condolences may be made at www.hmpattersonspringhill.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2014.

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Megan Leib Meola

September 17, 2024

All of us who had Cary in our lives will never forget her! Rest In Peace my dear friend and I´m sure all the horses up there are enjoying your love and attention!

Megan Meola

September 17, 2019

Thinking of my sweet friend and know she is horseback riding and smiling in Heaven. Love you girl. Megan Leib Meola

Andie Krakovsky

October 19, 2015

I'm so very sorry to hear about Cary'S passing. I knew her when we were kids riding at Westminster stables and we were in the Vinings babysitting co-op together for a short time. I ran into her a few years ago at a horse event and got to watch her ride.

Megan Leib Meola

November 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you I was in Cary's class at Westminster and we were roommates when we were out of college and working . I am heartbroken!

Megan Leib Meola

November 30, 2014

I am so sorry we had spoken last in July I will keep all if you in my prayers.

Ruth Brosnan-Nash

November 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Elizabeth and William. Your Mom was a special lady I am glad I got to know,she will be missed by me.

Jeri Ewing

October 19, 2014

Cary and I were co-leaders of the Lovett School's Cub Scout group when our boys were in 2nd/3rd grade. I was so very sorry to read about her passing. My deepest sympathy to her children, Elizabeth and William, and to her extended family.

Shirley Williams

October 17, 2014

My mom's heart is heavy right now, but we know that William and Elizabeth's are hurting more. Our families express our deepest condolences. If there is anything you need, from a listening ear to a conversation, please don't hesitate to call. My mom loves you all like her own.

Wendy Barton

October 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth, William and all of Cary's family. May God's Love & Peace be with you always.

Teeny Carson

September 30, 2014

I will miss Cary's beautiful and smiling face at the horse shows. I am so sorry for the families loss as well as her many many friends...

B. R.

September 29, 2014

My deepest sympathies for the Thorpe family. I was very saddened to hear about Cary's passing. May the God of all comfort continue to be with you during this difficult time and may the promise found in Is 25 : 8 be of comfort to you and your loved ones.

Sharpe (Psalm 65:2

September 29, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Amy & Steve Counts

September 28, 2014

Our prayers are with all Cary's family. She will be greatly missed. I have wonderful memories of our families at Bay Point and the fun times we had together. Elizabeth & William, she was so proud of you. Im so sorry we could not be there for her Celebration of Life! Our Deepest Sympathy & God's comfort during this difficult time.

Denise and Michael Hawke

September 26, 2014

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With love and prayers, Denise & Michael Hawke

Margo and Bill Boden

September 25, 2014

Our prayers are with the family as you mourn and celebrate Cary. She loved her children, dearly, and her happy face and wonderful spirit will be missed!

September 25, 2014

Cary was such a beautiful person and a joy to be around. Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Tom and Martha Hufstetler

Mary Buczek

September 24, 2014

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared by this special woman and mother comfort her family and friends in the days ahead. Her smile and special spirit will be missed!

Lindsay G

September 24, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

Alice Walker

September 24, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this sad time.

September 24, 2014

Our prayers are with your entire family . We have fond memories of Cary and her wonderful smile at Lovett school events.
With prayers, hugs and love,
Melinda and Scott Bond
Clay Bond ( Lovett Class of 2009)

Ansley Mckenzie Browning

September 24, 2014

Thoughts and prayers for your family. Cary was such a beautiful person inside and out. With Love,

September 24, 2014

Hailey & Justin's family in Orlando send their sincere condolences to all of those who loved Cary...especially Laurie, Archie, Dear & Pop-Pop. Our prayers are with you.

John Seckman

September 24, 2014

Deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dianne Peek

September 24, 2014

May a portion of Cary's strength be granted to her family and fiance to help them at this time. Eternal love to my eternal friend.

September 24, 2014

I am very sorry for your lost ,
May the God of comfort be with you and your family.
Revalation 21. 4

Betsy Payne Koepsel

September 23, 2014

I have so many wonderful memories of our times in high school and college. We had just reconnected and now I will have to wait to see you again. Love you C. Betsy Payne Koepsel

Michael Q Parker

September 23, 2014

I am so saddened by Cary's passing. I am a frequent customer at the Vining's Piece of Cake. Though I was just a customer, I feel like I've lost a great friend.

Cary was always pleasant and had a wonderful spirit! She will be missed. RIP Cary.

Sherman Curry

September 23, 2014

Cary was a very loving person and always had a smile on her face...she will be missed greatly!

gracie whitlow

September 23, 2014

Praying for your family at this time.
With Love,
The Whitlow Family

September 23, 2014

Cary had a gift for getting her friends into and out of some pretty exciting places, as anyone who went on one of her ski trips knows. We miss her, and send our sympathy to her family.
-Brooks Cowles, Jr. and Family

Alexis Wallace

September 23, 2014

Amazing, Incredible, Awesome are just a few of Cary's traits. She excelled in any task that was laid in front of her. 5 of us horsey ladies joined a trail ride back in 2005 in Warm Springs, GA, a day of laughter, horse fun and great Bar-B-Q..always quick to smile with a fantastic wit about her...paradise is where you are now in GOD's Hands. Prayers to all the family.

Billy Miller

September 23, 2014

May our grief melt into fond memories of a life well lived. Cary lives in our hearts...

Sarah Huie Coleman

September 23, 2014

I remember Cary's beautiful, joyful smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

~ V Austin

September 23, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you.May the love of family and friends bring you comfort,alone with God's word at 2 Cor.1:3-5.Cary with be greatly missed by many.

Jill Steenhuis Ruffato

September 23, 2014

I am stunned. How could it be possible that Cary, the image of life, fun and laughter be gone. I have found that with the sadness of the death of a loved one, comes the unexpected gift of an acute sensation of life. Cary's spirit will live on with me in my heart. Sending love and comforting words to her family and close friends.

McCarthy

September 23, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)

September 23, 2014

Family,
It is my hope and prayer that time will heal your broken hearts. Carey was my buddy back at the Westminster stables. She rides again in heaven, I am sure.
MC MacDougald Brooks

S. W.

September 23, 2014

Our loved ones who have died leave an indelible imprint on our lives. I wish to express my sincere sympathy on your loss. May you draw comfort from our heavenly Father, friends and family as you endure the days ahead.

Trip Pilgrim

September 23, 2014

I first met Cary in May 1980 during a boondoggle Vandy Maymester course called Oceanography. The boondoggle piece was a week trekking around the gulf coast supposedly doing oceanography -type things. We started in NOLA and ended in PC..... with 6 days in between filled with pretty much everything except oceanography -type stuff. There were probably 15 -20 of us with a couple of chaparones and Cary quickly assumed top rebel in charge. We became fast friends and it was a week of laughter I wll never forget. After Vandy, we saw each other occasionally. She actually showed up in a bar where I was working in London and I made it to her wedding. But as life and careers and families took hold, our contact became one or two catch up calls a year... She was always the same, quick with a joke and full of life. She will be missed. God Bless and God Speed and prayers for her family.

Ed Battle

September 23, 2014

Cary was a wonderful person. She will greatly
missed by our family.

Vicki Montet

September 23, 2014

Cary was all heart , and put tremendous energy into everything she did..her love of life and laughter will be sorely missed, fly with Angels my friend-

Twinker Mason

September 22, 2014

Today a friend and I were talking about how Carey was a true Class Act. She will be missed by so many of friends and families. My prayers are with all the family and friends.

God Bless,
Twinker Mason

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