Grace Lois Tharp

Grace Lois Tharp, age 87, of Noblesville, IN died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Riverview Hospital at Noblesville, IN. She was born May 18, 1924 at Tipton, IN to James and Alice (Morris) Collins.

She married Robert M. Tharp June of 1945. He preceded her in death January 10, 1980.

She was a graduate of Tipton High School. She then found employment at Ft. Benjamin Harrison where she worked for several years. Grace later worked at RCA at Indianapolis and from there she retired to the role she most enjoyed, being a mom, grandma and homemaker. She crocheted several afgans and gave them to her family. Grace also enjoyed researching and studying the history of the Civil War.

She was a member of Cicero Christian Church and the Cicero Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving her are two sons: Michael A. (Penny) Tharp of Cicero, IN, Robert (Vanda) Henderson of Dublin, OH, two daughters: Kathryn (Richard) Russell of Wallace, NC and Susan Harris of Columbus, OH, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and her husband is a son: Thomas Tharp, a brother: James Collins and three sisters: June Henderson, Judy Collins, and Mary Collins.

Private graveside rites will be held at a later date at the Cicero Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel where you may send condolences or share a memory at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Memorial contributions may be sent to Cicero Christian Church, 1715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero, IN 46034