Theola B. Thrash

June 23, 1953 - March 30, 2016

Theola (Marie) Blake Thrash, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 30, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on June 23, 1953 in Charleston, SC and was the daughter of the late Clarence "Big Joe" Blake and Elise M. Blake. Theola was preceded in death by her husband Kermit Reed Thrash. Theola was a graduate of Wilberforce University in Ohio and was a proud AKA soror. Theola recently retired from UPMC Presbyterian hospital. She was hard-working and dedicated 25+ years to the organization. Theola was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Nelson and Elizabeth L. Johnson. Loved ones to cherish her precious memories are her loving daughters Elise L. Thrash of McKeesport, PA and Kwala T. Gibson of Crestview, FL; son-in-law, Steve Gibson; four grandchildren, Dontaisha E. Daviston, David R. Taylor, Ty A. Gibson and Blake A. Gibson; two sisters, K. Bettye Qualls and Delores A. Turner; and, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends that loved her and will miss her. Memorial service tentatively planned on Johns Island, SC later this year. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6 NIV. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of AHN Inpatient Hospice at West Penn Hospital for their loving care. Professional Services by D'Alessandro Funeral Home and Crematory, Ltd. Lawrenceville