Hanora Belle Tharp

Hanora Belle Tharp, age 80, of Cicero, IN died May 3, 2015 at Riverview Hospital at Noblesville, IN. She was born March 6, 1935 at Arcadia, IN to Edward Harold and Flossie Belle (Barkdull) DeVol, Sr. During her school years at Jackson Central High School she was involved with musical programs that she carried through her entire life. She played the piano and organ and sang with various groups and choirs, usually singing the harmony part. She was a member of Community Fellowship Church of Tipton where she was church organist. Norabelle, as she was affectionately known, enjoyed doing many crafts and also loved cooking for her family and friends. She treasured her role as wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. On January 26, 1951 she married Harry Keith Tharp who preceded her in death May 17, 2009. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by eleven siblings: Helen Marie, Vituria Ann, Juanita Jean, Shirley Louise, Thomas Lewis, Byron Pierce, Edward Harold, Jr., Lloyd D., Harry Lee and Bobby Joe, plus two grandchildren. Surviving her are three sons: Joseph P. (Susan) Tharp of Reading, PA, William K. Tharp of Cicero, IN and Perry L. (Tammy) Tharp of Noblesville, IN, a sister: Mary Jane Hilton of Arcadia, IN, 6 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, IN 46034, with Pastor Bill Cornwell officiating. Burial will follow at the Cicero Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. You may send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
May 06, 2015
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel 209 W. Jackson St
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-3614 Funeral Service
May 07, 2015
11:00 AM
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel 209 W. Jackson St
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-3614