Carrie E. States

Carrie E. States, 87, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Pocopson Home of West Chester. She was the widow of the late Walter Leroy States, who passed away in 1992.

Born in Coatesville, Carrie was the daughter of the late Gert and Blanche London Ford. She attended both the Bethany A.M.E. Church and the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.

She is survived by two sons: Richard A. States of Lancaster and Robert Lee States of Long Beach, Ca.; two siblings, Irma Coleman and Robert Ford; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by four siblings, Eleanor Ford, Violet Griffy, Vera King and Ernest Ford.

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery in Atglen. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held from 9 until 11 AM.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com