July 14 1931 July 26 2019
Margaret’s Obituary Margaret Louise Thorn, 88, of Christie Avenue, Princeton died Friday evening, July 26, 2019 at the Princeton Health Care Center. Born July 14, 1931 at Green Valley, she was the daughter of the late James W. “Bill” Via & Ella LaFon Via. Margaret was educated in Mercer County, received her degree from Concord College in Public Administration, earned her master’s degree from WCOG. Margaret retired from the WV DHHR as Regional Supervisor for Child Support & Enforcement after many years of service. She loved her dogs and enjoyed her flower gardens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carlyle Payton Thorn and a daughter Margaret Elaine Wiley McGinnis along with six siblings: Willie Mae, Betty, Wanda, Elaine, Tom & Jim. Survivors include her daughter and son in law; Mary Ann & David Linkous of Princeton, grandson & wife, John & Diana McGinnis of Bluefield; Granddaughter, Margaret McGinnis of Toledo OH, a great granddaughter and two great great grandchildren. Several Nieces and nephews and two very special nieces; Gayla Slade of Chesapeake VA & Nancy Carrico of Marion Va. and her faithful canine companion Daisy Ann. Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 30,2019 from Oakwood Cemetery in Princeton. Friends may visit with the family Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. until the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Mercer County Animal Shelter,961 Shelter Road, Princeton WV 24740 Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Margaret Louise Thorn July 14 1931 July 26 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Princeton, state: West Virginia