Patricia Ann "Patty" Thorpe (Carroll)

Patricia "Patty" Ann Carroll Thorpe, age 69, of Millsboro, Delaware, passed away on June 4, 2018,at home surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. She attended St. Thomas School in Wilmington. She was a jack-of-all-trades and was inspired to figure things out, by her father. Patty had many jobs which she enjoyed. Just to name a few, she was a beautician and managed a hair salon, worked in a leather factory, refinished furniture, worked many years with her sister Mary at Lloyd Saunder roofing as secretary, and was caregiver for many. Patty loved watching Law & Order, Chicago PD and Blue Bloods. Patty could outwit anyone and making everyone laugh came natural to her. Her humor will be missed but the memories will stay with her family and friends always. Patty enjoyed her family during her last days. She mentioned that many people had said she had a wonderful family, she agreed! Even though she was happiest being at home, she always enjoyed going to family reunions. All her brothers and sisters played an important role in her life. However, sister Rose, played many important roles in Patty's life, not only being her sister and friend, but also caregiver, personal secretary, partner in crime, and the list goes on. They were inseparable, soulmates you might say. Patty's faith and humor helped sustain her strength throughout her life. Our beloved Patty lost her brave battle to cancer and will be dearly missed. Pre-deceased by her father, William A. Carroll; mother, Viola Cannon Carroll; husband, Harold "Hap" Thorpe; sister, Mary V. Saunders; brother, Joseph John Carroll; and her beloved pets, Bruiser and Stinky Girl. She is survived by three children, Ronnie Wijkowski (Shannon), Richard Smith (Jenn), and Charlese Smith all of Wilmington, three wonderful grandchildren, Michael, Brandie, and Braydon of Wilmington, sisters Theresa Veasey (David) and Rose M. Moore (Blaine) of Delaware City, brother; Sgt. Major (Ret) William F Carroll (Millicent) of Minnesota, and a cousin, Tommy Cannon (Sally) that was like a brother. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, all will miss her deeply. Please join her family for a Celebration of Life to be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 400 Adams Street, Delaware City, Delaware 19706. In lieu of flowers please contribute in Patty's name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Delaware. 19963. To offer words of comfort, or sign the guest book, visit http://www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Professional services entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home Millsboro. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia Ann "Patty" Thorpe (Carroll), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Patricia Ann "Patty" Thorpe (Carroll)

June 2, 1999 - June 4, 2018