of Batesville, AR
December 21, 1931 - October 24, 2025
Ivone Foushee Thorne, 93, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Wood Lawn Nursing Home surrounded by her family.
She was born December 21, 1931 to Fount "Buster" and Ola Bullard Foushee.
She graduated from Desha High School in 1950 where she served as senior beauty, yearbook staff, librarian, basketball, and 4-H Club. After high school, she married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Dale Thorne. After a short period when Bobby was serving in the US Army, they returned home to Batesville where they raised their three children. Ivone worked in childcare and as a cook in the Batesville School District. She was an avid member of Calvary Baptist Church for 65 years, serving on the Social, Childcare, and Vacation Bible School committees.
Survivors include one son, Larry Thorne (Judy) of Desha; one daughter, Cheryl Thorne of Cave City; two grandsons, Eric Thorne of Locust Grove, Bradley Thorne (Candice) of Cave City; seven great-granddaughters, Shaleah Engles (Logan) of Mount Pleasant, Sidney Price (Chris) of Evening Shade, Keely Thorne (Peyton) of Batesville, Camryn Thorne of Locust Grove, Georgie Thorne, Hazel Thorne, and Emmie Thorne all of Cave City; two great-great-granddaughters, Adalei Brown of Mount Pleasant, Evelyn Engles of Mount Pleasant; two great-great-grandsons, Rion Engles of Mount Pleasant, Elijah Price of Evening Shade; brother, Fount "Junior" Foushee (Wanda) of Raymore, Missouri, and sisters, Bernice Davis and Margie Pool (Glendon) both of Batesville, and Dorothy Mills of Santa Maria, California.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years, Bobby Dale Thorne; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert Ivan and Ester Presley Thorne; son, Michael Thorne; brothers, Johnny Foushee and Charles Alvin Foushee, and sister, Ollie Mae Ellison.
Pallbearers are Tommy Baker, Logan Engles, Chris Price, Rick Pool, Peyton Smith, and Tim Thompson. Honorary pallbearers are Eric Thorne and Bradley Thorne.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Locust Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held just one hour prior to the service.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707934161.
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7 Condolence(s)
James & LaDonna Knight
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Thinking of you and the many fond memories of Bob and Ivone and Esther. Sending our warm love. James & LaDonna Knight
Betty Burge Cockrill
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Ivone. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families. Ivone was a special lady and I enjoyed attending Calvary Baptist Church with her for a number of years.
Alan Vickery
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Larry, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Vickie and Karl Nann
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
She was so kind and caring to all her family. Such a calming soul! She will be so missed!!
Nancy Harrison
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Judy and Larry, I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I know you will miss but have faith that she is in a better place. You were blessed to have her for as long as you did. I love y'all and am praying for comfort for y'all .
Morgan Shirley
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Mrs Thorne will be missed.
Dale & Ann McPherson
Monday, October 27, 2025
God Bless you all as you say goodbye to your Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend. Love you.