Edna Snelling Thigpen

1919 - 2017

Edna Snelling Thigpen obituary, 1919-2017, Doraville, GA

BORN

1919

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne

Atlanta, Georgia

Edna Thigpen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 23, 2017.

Edna Snelling Thigpen, age 98, of Doraville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2017. Mrs. Thigpen was born in Tignall, Georgia on February 21, 1919. She was the oldest of seven children of Dora Brooks Snelling and Edwin David Snelling. Mrs. Thigpen attended Georgia State College for Women, and was employed by Georgia Power Company until her retirement. Edna’s love for her family and friends was evident in everything she did, and her happiness was most apparent when she was in the midst of those she loved. Edna was also an active and dedicated member of Pilot International, Peachtree Pilot Club of Atlanta chapter. Edna joined the organization in 1967, and during her forty-five years of service with the club, she served as President, Editor of the Peachtree Patter, and chaplain. She became an Emeritus member in 2012. Through Pilot Club, Edna gave of her time and talent to many causes, and she created lifelong friendships. Mrs. Thigpen was predeceased by her parents, husband, Edward Lee Hart, daughter, Kay Hart Blalock, sisters, Minnie Lee Snelling Biddix, and Mary Frances Snelling Bowlan, and brothers, Harold Eugene Snelling, Rudolph Snelling, and Thomas Jefferson Snelling. She is survived by her sister, Annie Ruth Snelling of Commerce, Georgia, daughter, Kim Thigpen Carlton, of Marietta, Georgia, son-in-law, William F. Blalock, III, granddaughters, Michelle Blalock Jarrett and Amanda Elizabeth Piepmeier, grandsons, Peter John Wenzell, Jr. and Patrick Christopher Wenzell, and great grandchildren, Caleb Karson Jarrett and William Bryson Jarrett. She is also survived by nieces, Brenda Brock and Sue Kavina, and nephews, Richard Snelling, Tommy Snelling, and Ronald Biddix.



The family will receive visitors on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 4-6 pm at H. M. Patterson and Son, Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Road, NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319.



Funeral service will be held at Wieuca Road Baptist Church, 3626 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326 on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 2pm with inurnment at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peachtree Pilot Club or Wieuca Road Baptist Church.





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March 31, 2017

A Gillis

Our Dear Sweet Sweet Sweet Edna; such a beautiful spirit, always uttering kind and encouraging words. We loved you dearly. We will miss you!

In Pilot Friendship ~ Peachtree Pilot Club of Atlanta

March 29, 2017

Kim Carlton

Mom,

Thank you for always being there for Kay and me. You were the best mom anyone could ask for, and I hope that I will always make you proud. You were, and always will be, my rock.

Love you,

Kim

March 29, 2017

Mema, I was so lucky to be the first grandchild and I loved every minute of our time together. Thank you for loving me and giving me so many happy memories! You were the best grandmother ever! Love, Michelle

March 27, 2017

Charles A

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Edna.May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

March 26, 2017

Wilson

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

March 25, 2017

Jessica Taylor

We will miss your sweet smile and kind words. You were such a joy to visit and were wonderful with our girls. We are sending prayers for peace for the family.

March 25, 2017

Hey Mema,thanks for your love and kindness. You were Mema to everyone you met. May God continue to bless you and keep you. Until we meet again just remember that you are loved by many.

Love,
Bill

March 24, 2017

Sue Kavina

Ain't Edna, you were always such a southern lady! You will be greatly missed. You were always my favorite aunt and we had great fun on our adventures. Jim and I will really miss out visits with you. We love you.

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3626 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA

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