Mabel Bonham Thigpen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mabel Bonham Thigpen (Wilmington, North Carolina), who passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Harlee Bonham and Fannie Williamson Bonham; her husband Johnnie Franklin Thigpen; her granddaughter Olivia Nicole Thigpen; and her siblings, Faye Mobley, Frank Bonham and David Earl Bonham.
She is survived by: her children, Donna Thigpen, Sonya Herring (Frank) and Vance Thigpen (Jennifer); her grandsons, Zachary Thigpen and Lucas Thigpen; and her brother Bob Bonham (Sarah). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers to honor Mabel the family suggest you consider a memorial gift to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or to Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy 117 N. Burgaw, NC 28425.
