Margaret Jean Tharp's Obituary
Margaret Jean Tharp, 85, of Decatur passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
A graveside services to celebrate Margaret’s life will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter, PO Box 3831, Decatur, IL 62524.
Margaret was born June 22, 1927 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Smith) Shields. She was a member of the Decatur Ladies Postal Auxillary and a lunchroom supervisor at Stevenson School. She married Jack E. Tharp on March 22, 1947 in Edwardsville, IL. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2009.
Margaret leaves behind four sons, Patrick (Lori) Tharp of Decatur; Jack E. Tharp, Jr. of Decatur; Michael (Jana) Tharp of Decatur; James A. (Marjorie) Benton of Valrico, FL; one daughter, Gail (Craig) Whitfield of Decatur; seven grandchildren, Steve, Chris, Sara, Tyler, Megan, Patrick II, Kori; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one grandchild, two sisters, and one brother.
The family of Margaret Jean Tharp is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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