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Alma Thorp Obituary
Godfrey - Alma Thorp, 99, of Godfrey passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Willow Rose in Jerseyville. She was born September 15, 1921 in Wood River to Riley Watson and Nora Pearl (Sun) Dial. Alma was retired from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she worked as a administrator in the Business School.
She is survived by her son, Richard "Rick" and Barbara Thorp of Godfrey; three grandchildren, Scott Eric Davis of TN, Angela Davis Jolly of TN and Ryan Michael Fair of GA; three great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janice Fair; sister, Christine Everheart and brother, Floyd, Watson Dial.
Cremation services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.
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Robert Warner
March 14, 2023
I enjoyed working for Alma from June 1984 to June 1985. She was a nice lady who always appreciated my efforts. I had no idea how much she suffered in this life. I trust she is at peace now with the Lord.
Dee Roam
May 7, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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