1934
Frances
2019
Frances Hedgepath Thornburg
June 29, 1934 — September 14, 2019
Frances Hedgepath Thornburg
1934 – 2019
Dallas – Frances Hedgepath Thornburg, 85 passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019 at her residence with her loving husband by her side.
She was born in Gaston County, on June 29, 1934 to the late Purvey Clinton Hedgepath and Nellie Estelle Lay Hedgepath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Evelyn Hedgepath.
She was a member of Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church. Frances retired from Pathways - MHDDSAS. She was known for her Big Heart and love for everyone. She often donated to many charities. Her real pride was in her grandchildren; spending time with them and was always there for them.
Survivors include her husband of almost 65 years, Jim Thornburg; her children, Jimmy "Grub" (Robin Bond) Thornburg, Chrystal (Bill) Lovelace, Beth (Victor) Brown, Terry (Christine) Thornburg; grandchildren, Joscelyn and Jason Lovelace, Jacob and Riley Thornburg, Blake and Madison Brown; great grandson, Ethan Lovelace; sister, Peggy McCraw.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17th at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, 210 Long Creek Church Road, Dallas with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Heath Honeycutt and Rev. Charles Ledford officiating.
In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 484, Dallas, NC 28034.
Interment will be private.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
1934 – 2019
Dallas – Frances Hedgepath Thornburg, 85 passed away peacefully on September 14, 2019 at her residence with her loving husband by her side.
She was born in Gaston County, on June 29, 1934 to the late Purvey Clinton Hedgepath and Nellie Estelle Lay Hedgepath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Evelyn Hedgepath.
She was a member of Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church. Frances retired from Pathways - MHDDSAS. She was known for her Big Heart and love for everyone. She often donated to many charities. Her real pride was in her grandchildren; spending time with them and was always there for them.
Survivors include her husband of almost 65 years, Jim Thornburg; her children, Jimmy "Grub" (Robin Bond) Thornburg, Chrystal (Bill) Lovelace, Beth (Victor) Brown, Terry (Christine) Thornburg; grandchildren, Joscelyn and Jason Lovelace, Jacob and Riley Thornburg, Blake and Madison Brown; great grandson, Ethan Lovelace; sister, Peggy McCraw.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17th at Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, 210 Long Creek Church Road, Dallas with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Heath Honeycutt and Rev. Charles Ledford officiating.
In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 484, Dallas, NC 28034.
Interment will be private.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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