She was born August 12, 1945 in Waynesburg, a daughter of the late W. Earl and Marjorie Daly Ball.
Lyvonne was a homemaker and at one time worked as a home health care aid.
On June 7, 1970 she married James H. Tharp, who died March 27, 2014.
Surviving are five children, Michelle (Kevin) Friday of Greensboro, Tracy (Greg) Sova of Reedsville, WV, Heidi (Joey Dickey) Tharp of Jefferson, Jet Tharp of Jefferson and Todd Tharp of Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Rebecca Henderson of Waynesburg and a brother, Larry Ball of Brownsville.
Deceased is a sister, Kerry Ball.
Private services have been entrusted to the Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Rd., Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Condolences may be expressed online at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.