Mrs. Ella Mae Thorpe

Ella Mae Thorpe was born December 22, 1932 to the late Willie Edward Harris and the late Viola Carrington-Harris, entered to rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Johnstown Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. Ella was educated in the Granville County school system.

Ella was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Roy Thorpe on December 5,1953 and to their union eight (8) children was born.

In 1966, they relocated their family to Akron, Ohio. She was employed by Tangier Restaurant of Akron, and held various other jobs, as she cared for her husband and kids. She last worked at Senior Independent before her retirement in 2015. She enjoyed FAMILY, holiday gatherings, cooking, and word search puzzles.

Ella joined Elizabeth Baptist Church under the late Rev. Clark in Akron Ohio where she was very active. She sang in the church choir and was a faithful member of the Usher Board. She later joined Akron Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. Pervis Chavis, where she actively served on the Trustee and Usher Board.

In March of 2018, Ella relocated to Columbus Ohio where she lived at The Village of Ottawa Ridge. She united with the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Michael D. Reeves. Ella enjoyed listening to the Praise Team, choir, receiving the word, and sharing hugs and kisses with anyone who came her way.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Roy Thorpe and two brothers: James Harris and Willie Edward Harris. She leaves to cherish her memory her two (2) sisters; Annie B, Hunt of Toledo OH. Dorothy C, Chavis of Akron OH. Eight (8) children; Dianne (Charles) Neloms of Akron, Roger (Toni)Thorpe of New Orleans LA, Joseph (Yolanda) Thorpe of Akron OH, Roy C. Thorpe of Atlanta GA, Albert L. Thorpe of Columbus OH, Lucy M. Thorpe of Rolesville NC, Annette (Oliver) Evans of Pataskala OH, Shawn (Kathy) Thorpe of Akron, OH. Two (2) sister-n-law and one (1) brother-n-law of Oxford North Carolina.

Ten (10) Grandchildren; Lashonda Harris of Cincinnati OH, Donovan Harris of Akron OH, Terrika Reimonenq of New Orleans LA, Torey Jones of New Orleans LA, Tauren Thorpe of Atlanta GA, Angela Martin of Akron OH, Joseph Thorpe Jr. of Akron OH, Lawrence Thorpe of Rolesville NC, LaRay Hamilton of Cincinnati OH, Shawn Thorpe Jr. of Cleveland OH. Bonus Granddaughter: Jillian Burt. Thirteen (13) Great-Grandchildren. One (1) Great-Great Grandchild. She leaves a host of nephews, nieces, and friends. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 3161 E 5th Ave. Mask and Social Distancing are required. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

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