ANN P. THARRINGTON


WILSON - Ann Petty Tharrington, 75, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 29, at First Baptist Church, Henderson, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Marion Lark.

The daughter of the late Thomas Henry Garrett and Clara Belle Watts Garrett, she was born in Belmont. A member of First Presbyterian Church in Henderson, she later appreciated the Hayes Barton Baptist Church Sunday morning broadcasts.

Surviving: husband, Owen Keith Tharrington Jr. of the home; daughters, Lisa Petty (Rick Sullivan) of Cary and Laura Hubbard (Chris), also of Cary; stepdaughter, Lisa Tharrington Bolton (Bill) of Louisburg; sister, Rennie Auten (Charles) of Charlotte; and seven grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Petty.

The family will receive friends in the parlor of First Baptist Church, Henderson, immediately following the memorial service on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite #10, Raleigh, NC 27615 or the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by J.M. White Funeral Home, Henderson.