Geraldine "Gerry" Tharp

Geraldine “Gerry” Frazier Tharp, 89, of Greenville, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2026 in Greenville. Born on December 31, 1936 in Seymour, Texas to H.J. (Jack) Frazier and Agnes Weathered Frazier, Gerry married Clarence Thomas Tharp on April 19, 1957 in Abilene, Texas.

In the late 1970s, she opened the first florist shop in Emory, Texas and later served as office manager for the family businesses. Known for her warmth and creativity, Gerry was a devoted mother and “Nana” who poured love into her children and grandchildren. In recent years she found joy and purpose through her active involvement in the Bras for Cause initiative, where her distinctive “Gerry Touch” earned her several awards. Even after moving to Briarcliff Healthcare, she embraced every opportunity to stay engaged, forming many cherished friendships and thriving in the community around her.

She is survived by her son, Tommy Tharp and wife Charlotte; grandchildren Chasey Tharp and wife Stephanie, Chelsea Hughes and husband Houston, and Trey Honeycutt and wife Melissa; great-grandchildren Lexie Tharp, Henry, Dylan, and Carala Hughes, Trenton Honeycutt, and Loran and Ayla Strickler; sisters JoAnn Denning and Charlene Bremer; sister-in-law Lavera Tharp; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Tharp; son, Lynn Tharp; sisters Geneva, Billie, Nellie, Naomi, Frances and Linda; infant sisters Ivy and Maxine; brothers Preston Frazier and Jack Frazier; and brother-in-law Paul Tharp.