Addie V. Thorpe, 77, of New Haven, departed this life April 8, 2008.
Born in Fieldale, VA, July 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Martha Parker Penn.
Prior to retiring, she was employed at the Yale Divinity School as a Cashier.
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Linda Thorpe (Stanley) and Dena West; sons, Louis Thorpe, Jr. (Wanda) and Phillip Thorpe (Rita); brothers, William, Alvin, Thomas and Michael Penn; sisters, Hilda France, Marion Smith and Janice Gravely; a great grandson, Vinston Louis Thorpe; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her former spouse, Louis Thorpe, Sr.; her grandson, Marshall J. Thorpe; and brothers, Daniel "Sonny" Webster Penn and Frederick Penn.
A celebration of Ms. Thorpe's life and legacy will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008, at 9:00 AM at St. Matthew's UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00-9:00 AM. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Wade Home, 118 Clinton Ave., New Haven, CT 06513.
