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Obituary of Frances Thorpe Butler

FRANCES THORPE BUTLER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - October 15, 2003 

Frances Thorpe Butler, 86, died Oct. 14, 2003 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. 

A lifelong resident of Newsoms , she was a daughter of the late Vernon Darden Thorpe Sr. and Bessie Barrett Thorpe, and the widow of Tim Butler. Mrs. Butler was retired from Leggett's department store and was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. She was active in the choir, Sunday school teaching and the UMW. In helping write the history of Barnes Church, Mrs. Butler is quoted saying, "I have fond memories of Barnes Church. I grew up in this church and was baptized many years ago by the Rev. R.H. Marks. I have cherished memories of teaching the kingergarten class for about 16 years, and the children will always have a special place in my heart." 

Survivors include two nieces, Betty-Moore Scavone and husband, Chip, of Richmond and Marjorie T. McClenny and husband, Joe; two great-nephews, Tyson and Taylor McClenny, all of Courtland; and several cousins, including Lynda T. Updike of Newsoms , Faye T. Coats of South Carolina and Anna T. Commander of Virginia Beach. Mrs. Butler was predeceased by two brothers, Vernon D. Thorpe Jr. and R. Barrett Thorpe. 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hollywood Cemetery , Newsoms , with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hartman officiating. Memorials may be made to Barnes United Methodist church, c/o Betty W. Darden, 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms , VA 23874. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9


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Frances Thorpe Butler, 86, died 14 Oct 2003 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Newsoms, she was a daughter of Vernon Darden Thorpe Sr. and Bessie Barrett Thorpe and the widow of Tim Butler. She retired from Leggett's department store and was active in Barnes United Methodist Church.

A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, 16 Oct 2003 in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hartman officiating.

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FRANCES THORPE BUTLER

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - October 15, 2003

Frances Thorpe Butler, 86, died Oct. 14, 2003 at Southampton Memorial Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Newsoms, she was a daughter of the late Vernon Darden Thorpe Sr. and Bessie Barrett Thorpe, and the widow of Tim Butler. Mrs. Butler was retired from Leggett's department store and was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. She was active in the choir, Sunday school teaching and the UMW. In helping write the history of Barnes Church, Mrs. Butler is quoted saying, "I have fond memories of Barnes Church. I grew up in this church and was baptized many years ago by the Rev. R.H. Marks. I have cherished memories of teaching the kindergarten class for about 16 years, and the children will always have a special place in my heart."

Survivors include two nieces, Betty-Moore Scavone and husband, Chip, of Richmond and Marjorie T. McClenny and husband, Joe; two great-nephews, Tyson and Taylor McClenny, all of Courtland; and several cousins, including Lynda T. Updike of Newsoms, Faye T. Coats of South Carolina and Anna T. Commander of Virginia Beach. Mrs. Butler was predeceased by two brothers, Vernon D. Thorpe Jr. and R. Barrett Thorpe.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday [16 Oct 2003] in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms, with the Rev. Dr. Gary Hartman officiating. Memorials may be made to Barnes United Methodist Church, c/o Betty W. Darden, 33701 Statesville Road, Newsoms, VA 23874. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

|----------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Frances Thorpe Butler                      |
| Age   | 86                                         |
| Birth | 1917 (estimated)                           |
| Death | 14 Oct 2003; Southampton Memorial Hospital |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                     | Relationship          | Residence      |
|--------------------------|-----------------------|----------------|
| Frances Thorpe Butler    | Decedent              | Newsoms        |
| Tim Butler               | Husband (predeceased) | Unknown        |
| Vernon Darden Thorpe Sr. | Father (predeceased)  | Unknown        |
| Bessie Barrett Thorpe    | Mother (predeceased)  | Unknown        |
| Betty-Moore Scavone      | Niece                 | Richmond       |
| Chip Scavone             | Husband of niece      | Richmond       |
| Marjorie T. McClenny     | Niece                 | Courtland      |
| Joe McClenny             | Husband of niece      | Courtland      |
| Tyson McClenny           | Great-nephew          | Courtland      |
| Taylor McClenny          | Great-nephew          | Courtland      |
| Lynda T. Updike          | Cousin                | Newsoms        |
| Faye T. Coats            | Cousin                | South Carolina |
| Anna T. Commander        | Cousin                | Virginia Beach |
| Vernon D. Thorpe Jr.     | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown        |
| R. Barrett Thorpe        | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown        |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 15 Oct 2003          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Lifelong resident of Newsoms, Virginia.
• Daughter of Vernon Darden Thorpe Sr. and Bessie Barrett Thorpe.
• Widow of Tim Butler.
• Retired from Leggett's department store.
• Member of Barnes United Methodist Church.
• Active in church choir, Sunday school teaching and the United Methodist Women.
• Assisted in writing the history of Barnes Church.
• Taught the kindergarten class at the church for about 16 years.
• Birth name was Frances Thorpe.

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/45758157/frances-elizabeth-butler
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/southampton/cemeteries/hollywd.txt
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/50669/hollywood-cemetery
]


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