Ferrell Kirk Thorpe

Ferrell Kirk Thorpe entered Heaven’s gates Saturday, January 23, after a gallant battle with ALS. She spent her final hours at home, surrounded by family for whom she was a continual source of love, strength and inspiration. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Spring Branch Presbyterian Church, 1215 Campbell Road, Houston, TX., of which she was the sole surviving charter member. Visitation will be Thursday January 28, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Houston, TX. Graveside services will be at Liberty Community Cemetery, near Cameron, on Saturday, January 30, at 12:00 p.m.

Mrs. Thorpe was born December 20, 1926, in Cameron, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Wix Thorpe, Sr. Mrs. Thorpe served for many years at the Dad’s Club YMCA, City of Spring Valley and Spring Branch ISD.

She is survived by her children, Cindy (Bruce) Sauer; Jean (Gene) Boisaubin ; Wix Thorpe Jr.; Kirk (Gary) Stokes and Jennifer (Todd) Miller. Also surviving are two sisters Anna Lee Kirk Posey and Dorothy Sue Kirk Curtis. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.