Ima Tharpe

Ima was born in North Carolina to the late Thurston Eugene and Allean VanLandingham Tharpe. She retired as a claims clerk for Cigna Insurance. Ima was a member of Cherokee Methodist Church and was an avid sports fan of the Atlanta Falcons and Macon Whoopee. She was a caregiver to many.

Those left to cherish her memory are her cousin, Pat (Jim) Mueller of Macon; niece, Diane Creech of Boca Raton, FL and nephew, Ricky Maher of Plantation, FL.

Visit www.snowsmemorial chapel.com to express condolences.

Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.