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Carolyn Ann Thorn
1943 - 2022
Carolyn Ann Thorn
1943 - 2022
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BORN
1943
DIED
2022
Carolyn Thorn Obituary
Carolyn Ann (Williams) Thorn, 77, of Sandyville, WV, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, following a brief illness.
She was born October 30, 1943, in Ripley, WV, a daughter of the late Anna Bell Williams. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, and one sister-in-law.
Carolyn was a proud 1963 graduate of Ripley High School. In her earlier years, she worked at the Alpine Restaurant in Ripley and then became a homemaker taking care of her family. She enjoyed reading her bible, word search puzzles, reading the local newspaper along with the Parkersburg Newspaper, decorating her home for the holidays, and listening to southern gospel music.
Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Dan Thorn; son, Joseph Thorn of Sandyville; special little girl, Rachel Rose Thorn and one brother, William Paul Weekley of Ripley.
Services will be private. She will be laid to rest at the Independence Cemetery, Sandyville.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.castofuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.
6 Entries
Pamela Clovis
December 15, 2022
Danny im so sorry to hear this my heart breaks for you and your son
Joan Snyder
December 12, 2022
I am Mary Milhoan's dau. Mom passed away in Nov. {Nov.6} her and Carolyn phoned each other often and had been friends ever since we lived on Drift Run My bro. Joe went toGilmore at the same time as you,Joe. my prayers go out for you both,and her brother also.Rest in The Lord and take care of each other.
Patty Wells
December 6, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my prayers! I am going to miss our talks!
Patty Hoachar
December 5, 2022
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Kim Womack
December 5, 2022
So sorry for your loss.She will be greatly missed.
Linda Waybright
December 5, 2022
Love and Prayers ❤
I’m so sorry for your loss.
She was a great gal & long-time friend!
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