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Minnie Thorpe Obituary
1912-2007Minnie Mae Nichols Thorpe, age 95 of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 27, 2007. Mrs. Thorpe was a native of Clarksville, FL but had been a resident of Pensacola since 1948. She was a faithful member of Smyrna Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir.
Survivors include her daughter & son-in-law, Imogene and James Echols; three sons & daughters-in law, Harold & Lynette Thorpe, Douglas & Frances Thorpe and Kenneth & Libby Thorpe; 16 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; two sisters, Christell Walden and Mildred Etheridge; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Smyrna Baptist Church with the Reverends David Restucher, Bill Adams and Timothy LaCoste officiating. Interment will be in Poplar Head Baptist Church Cemetery in Clarksville, FL.
The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 28.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy is in charge of arrangements.
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Rev. Dan Thomas
October 7, 2007
We are sorry to hear about Minnie Mae's death. We enjoyed her visits to Frink Baptist Church with her sister Christell and will miss her.
Elsie Settlemire, Rev. Dan Thomas, Joyce Thomas
Cheryl Walden Gaskin
October 3, 2007
Aunt Minnie Mae was one of a kind and our family loved her dearly. She often spent time with my mother and they had a wonderful time together. We will miss her very much. Her legacy as a mother is what impresses me most. Her children are tributes to her love and faith.
Cheryl Walden Gaskin
Opal O'Neal
October 1, 2007
Aunt Minnie Mae was a very special person. I loved her so much and will miss her at the family gatherings. Sorry I was not at the funeral but had a procedure done Friday that prevented me from attending.Love you all!
Henry or H.V. Herndon
October 1, 2007
Hello to all the families of this fine lady. We never saw her much but everyone loved her.
Henry and Joan Richards Herndon of Cedar Springs, Ga. 39832
Glen Isler & Family
September 30, 2007
Our loss is heaven's gain. We will see her again.
Tina (Sidner) Hardy
September 28, 2007
I was once asked to think back to the first time I remember hearing the gospel, who was it and did it contribute to my salvation. My answer was "Granny Thorpe" while being in her Sunday School class, and yes that is why I am a Christian today. I have often shared my memories of being in Granny's class. What sweet memories. I rejoice in her homecoming, and offer my prayers for the family.
Louella Rimpf
September 28, 2007
So sorry for your lost,my thoughts and Prayers are with you all.Mrs Thorp is with God now no more pain. God bless you all.
Julie Rolf
September 28, 2007
I will certainly miss hearing Aunt Minnie Mae's wonderfully funny stories. She always had a way of making people laugh! I wish that we could have been able to show her EllaKate once more before she passed but I know she is rocking her sister Grace right now in heaven. I will always remember her telling me that once she got to heaven that was one of the first things she would do. I am sure she is loving on her now! I miss you Minnie Mae...thanks for all of the wonderful memories.
Love, Julie (Hindsman), Brian, and EllaKate
ANNA MEADOWS
September 28, 2007
Granny was special to everyone. So sorry we are out of town now,but we will be praying for you.
Paula (Sidner) Lieser
September 28, 2007
Granny was a very special person as well as a spiritual inspiration. I will always have wonderful memories of my time growing up at Smyrna and her being such a big part of it. My prayers are with you all during this time.
Otmer Horn
September 28, 2007
There are some people that you think will always be there ... that they will last forever ... "Grannie" was one of them ... I will never forget our visits and especially her fried chicken.
I love you family and am praying for you ...
God bless all of you ...
Otmer Horn
Dan and Beda Walden
September 28, 2007
Our Lord is blessed to have this angel singing in His choir now.
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