Mary Somersett Tharp Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Somersett Tharp (Bolivia, North Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 17, 2025 at the age of 98. Mary Somersett touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Somersett Tharp to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvie Isiah Somersett and Mary Viola Frink Somersett; her husband Edward Tharp; and her son Dennis Duane Tharp. She is survived by: her children, Edward Earl Tharp (Doris), Katrina Dale Limer of Leland, Kenneth Ronald Tharp (Teela) of Wilmington and Douglas Wayne Tharp (Judy) of Southport; and her grandchildren, Jessica Niedomanski, Edward Brandon Tharp (Jennifer), Wendy Yvonne Cook, Kenneth Tharp, Jr. (Megan), Stephanie Limer and William Brent Limer (Elicia). She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be directed to Edward and Mary Tharp Endowment Fund C/O Zion United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 348 Winnabow, N.C. 28479 or Lower Cape Fear Life Care, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.
