Romaine Tharp

Obituaries

June 15, 2011 - 12:00 AM

L. Romaine Tharp, born Aug. 12, 1918, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at her home in Iola.
She was born Aug. 12, 1918, in Okmulgee, Okla., the daughter of H.E. Sr. and Cora Ruth (DeWert) Russell. She grew up in Iola, where she graduated from Iola High School. She attended the University of Kansas.
On May 6, 1943, Romaine married Dale Tharp in Kansas City. They made their home in Iola. Dale preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 1979.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her one great-grandchild, Gabby. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Iola Music Club and Friends of Bowlus.
She is survived by four daughters, Debra Wagner and her husband, Phil, Stafford, Va., Tammi Tharp, Carmel, Calif., Nancy Tharp, Dallas, and Jan Drimmel and her husband, John, Overland Park; two grandchildren, Shannon Wagner, Stafford, and C.J. Tharp and his wife, Lindsey, Overland Park; and a great-granddaughter, Gabriella Tharp, Overland Park.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Harker E. Russell Jr.
Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Friday at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola for a brief time of visitation before leaving for graveside services in Highland Cemetery in Iola. The Rev. Trudy Kenyon Anderson will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church or Friends of Bowlus and left with the funeral home.
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.iolafuneral.com.

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