Mrs. Thrash was born May 20, 1915 in Roopville, GA, to the late Dessauserre Ford Staples and Alice Mary Etta Wynens Staples. She was a member of Mountville United Methodist Church, The Georgia Retired Teachers Association, and The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thrash was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Frank Ridley “Doc” Thrash; and sister, Nell and her husband, Ralph Hanchey.
Survivors include her son, Ridley ( Diann) Thrash; granddaughter, Allison Thrash; caregiver, Wanda McWaters; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The Gathering of family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Mountville United Methodist Church with Reverend Kerry Wright officiating. Burial will be in the Mountville Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Mountville United Methodist Church or West Georgia Hospice in memory of Helen S. Thrash.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
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