Tharpe, Joyce M.

Joyce Mae Tharpe, age 63, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2007. She was born in Farmville, VA, the daughter of the late Waymon W. Cole. She was a former member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Abilene, VA, and a current active member and volunteer of Salem Baptist Church, Chesterfield, for approximately 12 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, whose family meant everything to her. Joyce is survived by a loving husband of 45 years, Carroll L. Tharpe; a mother, Sophia Cole of Wytheville, VA; a son, Timothy C. Tharpe and wife Eve of Richmond, VA; a sister, Billy Hare of Wytheville; three grandchildren, Amber N. Webb of Charlotte, NC, Creston L. Tharpe of Chesterfield, and Crystal L. Tharpe of Richmond; two great grandchildren, Brandon L. Tharpe and Derrick R. Brown, Jr.; a special aunt, Winifred Howard; four nephews; one niece; and numerous 1st and 2nd cousins. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Monday, September 10, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside funeral services will follow on Tuesday, at 1 p.m. in the Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery, Drakes Branch, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com