Carrie Elizabeth Tharpe

Celebrating the Life and Memory ofHonoring the

SunriseDecember 4, 1926

SunsetOctober 22, 2012

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar.She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

Final Arrangements Entrusted to: Jackson Funeral Residence, Inc. Audrey E. Jackson, Owner - Rosalyn A. Browne, Manager - Sidney M. Hagans, Director 384 Communipaw Avenue • Jersey City, New Jersey • 201-432-6565

Final Arrangements Entrusted to: Jackson Funeral Residence, Inc. Rosalyn A. Browne, Owner - Sidney M. Hagans, Director 384 Communipaw Avenue • Jersey City, New Jersey • 201-432-6565

A Virtuous WomanProverbs 31

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and deliver-eth girdles unto the merchant.

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband

also, and he praiseth her.Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest

them all.Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that

feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise

her in the gates.

Monumental Baptist Church121 Lafayette Street • Jersey City, New Jersey

Reverend Joseph L. Jones, Pastor Friday, October 26, 2012

7:00pm

Funeral Service:

ObituaryCarrie Elizabeth Tharpe was born on December 4, 1926 in Westmoreland County, Virginia to the late William Jones and Eliza Thompson Jones. She was one of 18 children.

At an early age Carrie relocated to Jersey City where she graduated from Dickinson High School. Carrie was united in Holy Matrimony to the late James W. Odoms, Jr. and from this union three children were born.

Carrie was employed at Bayonne Medical Center for 30 years, retiring in 1991. Affectionately known as “Nanny” to all; Carrie was a member of Monumental Baptist Church for over 65 years, serving on the Usher Board, Gospel Chorus, Helping Hands and was a Church Mothers. Carrie enjoyed traveling with her family and friends and was known for her loving smile.

Carrie was predeceased by her loving parents William and Eliza Jones, husbands James Odoms Jr. and Benjamin Tharpe, daughter Theresa Williams, two greatgrandchildren Jared O’Meally and Jasmine Hay. Surviving to cherish Carrie’s precious memory are two loving children; Patricia Johnson and James Odoms; sisters, Bessie Gandy of PA, Alice Holloman of S.C., Gloria Brooks of VA and Bernice Saunders of PA; grandchildren, Elder Ericka Streeter-Adams (Andrew), Felicia Hay (Jamar), Yolanda Edwards and Robert Williams; great-grandchildren, Eugene Streeter, Brittany Edwards, Jamal Edwards, Aja Wallace, Jalen Edwards, Zion Adams, Canaan Adams and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends and the Monumental Baptist Church family.

AcknowledgementsThe family of the late

Carrie Elizabeth Tharpe wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers, and many other expressions of kindness

and concern evidenced at this time in thought

and deeds.

Order of ServiceProcessional - Clergy & FamilyPrayer of Comfort - DeaconScripture Reading Old Testament - Psalm 23 New Testament - John 14: 1-6Musical Selection - Reverend Annie Rae JonesObituary - Valerie CarterMusical Selection - Larry JonesRemembrances and Expressions - Family and FriendsMusical Selection - Elder Ericka Streeter-AdamsEulogy - Reverend Joseph L. Jones, Sr.Final Viewing - Jackson Funeral ResidenceBenediction - Reverend Joseph L. Jones, Sr.Recessional

IntermentJones Family Cemetery in Hague, Virginia

Saturday, October 27, 2012