Mable E. Thorpe, age 96, of Richmond, died Thursday evening (April 14, 2005) at Rose Gate Village. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on January 12, 1909 to Joseph and Grace Diehlman. She married Robert J. Thorpe of Lynn, Indiana and they lived most of their lives in Richmond where they were both employed by the Richmond Glove Company for many years. In addition to her parents and her husband, three brothers, William, Maynard and Malcolm Diehlman are also deceased.
Survivors include - Nieces - Carolyn Diehlman Houston
Winona Diehlman Adams
Maxine Thorpe Pool
Marcia Foley Fisher
Susan Foley Ozbun
Nephews - Timothy Diehlman
Charles Thorpe
A graveside service and burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens on Sunday (April 17, 2005) at 1:30 pm. Rev. Terry Cochran will officiate. Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. www.riggle-waltermann.com