Allison Faye Thorpe

September 29, 1956 - August 1, 2014
Allison Faye Thorpe

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Allison Faye Thorpe, age 57 of Rocky Point and formerly of Wilmington passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was born in Wilmington, NC on September 29, 1956. Her parents were Jim Thorpe and Faye Beatty Thorpe.

Allison grew up in Wilmington and graduated from New Hanover High School, Class of 1974. She attended East Carolina University where she studied Art and History. Allison was a talented artist, she enjoyed music, designing and making pottery, gardening, and was a professional landscape designer.

She is survived by her sister, Wanda Thorpe of Rocky Point along with aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and her cat “Sookie”.

Celebration of Life ceremony will be held 2 PM Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel officiated by Certified Life Celebrant Noni Sanders. The family will see friends an hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • August 05, 2014
    Melinda Ray Linebarier says:
    Wanda, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved sister. I pray you find peace.

  • August 06, 2014
    Karen Tobiassen says:
    Dearest Wanda, I am so sorry, Allison was always so kind to me and had such a loving heart. I will always remember the fun times and the things that made her so special. She was very much loved and will forever be in the hearts of everyone who knew her.

  • August 06, 2014
    Lisa and Newton Smith says:
    Allison, I will always remember you through keepsakes and memories. I will never forget the last card that you sent me, saying how proud you were of Me & Newton. I will never forget that. May you rest in peace! With loving thoughts, your cousin Lisa.

  • August 06, 2014
    Lisa and Newton Smith says:
    Wanda, I am so sorry you have lost Allison. She may not be with you in a physical presence anymore, but she will be with you in spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you cousin! Lisa

  • August 07, 2014
    Lesa Broadhead says:
    Wanda, You are in our thoughts and prayers. You know how much I love Allison and how much our friendship was such a part of my life. I am here for you as a sister and know that all you need to do is call. I love you and will see you on Saturday. Lots of Love, Lesa and Geoff