Helen Thrasher

Helen Corrina Thrasher, 84, of Main Street, Midland, died August 24, 2011 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born September 23, 1926 in Gilmore she was the daughter of the late David Llewellyn and Bertha (Coleman) Llewellyn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Thrasher on March 18, 1986; four sisters,Arvella, Bertha, Nellie and Buenna and five brothers,Ellis, Everett, James, David and Cecil . Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Midland and a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Carolyn McPartland and husband Edward of Lonaconing and Ernie Thrasher and wife Barbara of Key Biscayne, FL; five grandchildren, Shannon Warner and husband J.P., Gale Samborne, Kevin Korns, Jodi Thrasher and Ernie Thrasher, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Sydney and Cadon Winn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends will be received at the Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home P.A. ( www.eichhornmckenzie.com ), Midland on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at the Grace United Methodist Church, Midland on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Harry Burchell officiating. Interment will be held at Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg.

The family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society at 182 N. Mechanic Street, Cumberland, MD 21502.

The family sends a special thank you to the staff of the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center for the excellent care provided to Helen.