Shirley Jean Tharp, 63, of Cowen, WV, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Born June 17, 1946 in Webster Springs, she was a daughter of Ernest and Aretta Parker. Shirley attended the Emmanuel Assembly of God in Upperglade, WV. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Elvin Parker. Shirley will be missed by husband Jack Lee Tharp, daughters: Jacqueline (Ashley) Reed of Cowen and Cindy (Jackie) Partin of Webster Springs; son Elvin (Heather) Tharp of Elyria, OH; brother Novel (Debra) Parker of Cowen; sister Donna (Delmos) Clutter of Webster Springs; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Friends may gather with the family on Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 6 to 9 PM in the Chapel of Dodd & Reed Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1PM also at the funeral home. Rev. Marty Cowger will be officiating. Shirley will be laid to rest in the Harrison Cochran Cemetery, Webster Springs,WV.