Julia Cilfone Thigpen's Obituary
Julia Cilfone Thigpen, 83, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on February 17, 2012.?á Mrs. Thigpen was born September 14, 1928 in Warren, Ohio to Nick and Fannie Cilfone.?á Julia graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1947.?á She married Walter Thigpen on July 10, 1948 and raised their four children.?á Julia was a Tupperware manager for 17 years in Ohio.?á After Walter retired from U.S. Steel in 1973, they moved to Ft. Myers for the benefit of his health.?á Together they enjoyed a SW Florida lifestyle, with many friends in Holiday Condo Park.?á Julia worked tirelessly on Ad-hoc transition committee, and served as a board president for Holiday Condo for 10 years.?á Her children all relocated to Ft. Myers.?á After losing her husband in February of 1994, she prided herself in gardening & taking care of her grandchildren.?á She worked until she was 80 years of age as a file clerk.?á Julia was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2008 and battled it tenaciously.?á She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who welcomed & opened her heart to everyone.?á She holds a special place in the hearts of many.?á She is survived by her children, Terrie Hafner, Joyce Nelson, Butch Thigpen and Tracey Thigpen;?á grandchildren, Nick Thigpen, Shaun, Ryan and Tara Hafner and Kristin Nelson;?á and great- granddaughter, Ryleigh Hafner;?á as well as her sister, Gloria Wyles of Medina, OH and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.?á She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Cilfone of Niles, OH.?á Services will be at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from?á 6-9 PM and burial will take place Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM.?á Julia Thigpen?ÇÖs family would like to give their sincere thanks to the staff at Florida Cancer Specialists and Dr. Scott Dunbar as well as Hope Hospice Team 120.?á In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Cancer Society or Hope Hospice of Lee County in Julia?ÇÖs name.
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