Joanne Carolyn (Hunt) Tharp Obituary
In loving memory of Joanne Carolyn (Hunt) Tharp (Indianapolis, Indiana), who departed this world on December 1, 2025 at the age of 97. Joanne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanne Carolyn (Hunt) Tharp to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Joanne's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Estie Eri Hunt and Irene Thompson Hunt; her husband Dr. Donald Warren Tharp; and her daughter Katherine Jo Bloomquist. She is survived by: her children, Carol Jeanne Tharp-Perrin, David Hunt Tharp and Andrew Warren Tharp; and her brother John E. Hunt (Nancy). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the St Luke's Midtown Methodist Church (6185 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, individuals are invited to donate to the Betsy and James U. Guthrie, M.D. Class of 1949 Nursing Scholarship at the Indiana University School of Nursing. Gifts may be sent to the IU Foundation at PO Box 6460, Indianapolis, IN 46206 or by phone 800-558-8311 with Betsy and James U. Guthrie, M.D. Class of 1949 Nursing Scholarship in the memo line.
