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Dana Thacker Obituary
Dana Jo Thacker, 35, of Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 25, 2009, at her home.
She is survived by her daughter, Lindsey Marie Branch; her mother and stepfather, Phoebe-Jane and Bernard Grubbs of Goochland; her father and step-mother, Robert and Sammye Thacker of Oklahoma; brothers and their wives, Robert and Sheila Thacker of Quinton, Thomas and Shannon of Marion, Iowa; and one step-sister, Lorie Grubbs; and one stepbrother, Kevin Grubbs, both of Louisa. Other survivors include nephews, Julian Thacker, Jake and Brandon Merfeld, and Nico Alessi; nieces, Adrianna Alessi and Casey Grubbs; one aunt, Julie Grandstaff; uncles; Ralph Vick and his wife, Sherry, James Thacker and his wife, Paula, Richard L. Thacker and his wife, Joyce; cousins, Chad Tudor, Dustin Vick, Pam Saunders, Melissa D'Antuono, Laura Hening, Richie Thacker, Danielle Thacker and Jim Grandstaff.
Dana Jo graduated from Goochland High School and was a member of the National Art Honor Society. She had an artistic talent that could have been a career but, rather, she chose to marry and have a family. Dana Jo moved to Kansas City to make it her home for 14 years. She was missed so much, but had always marched to a different drum beat. At eight years of age she asked the Lord into her heart and was baptized. She is at last with her Grandma whom she had grieved for so much and her Nanny, who was very special to her. Her beloved daughter, Lindsey Marie was the absolute light of her life.
A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Beulah Baptist Church in Kents Store, Virginia, with a fellowship time following the service. Pastor Jason Taylor will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the National Fibromyalgia Association, 2121 South Towne Centre Place, Suite 300, Anaheim, CA 92806, or Beulah Baptist Cemetery Fund, 1436 Kents Store Way, Kents Store, Virginia 23084.
Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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January 13, 2010
My prayers go out to the family especially to Lindsey.
Delesia Harris G.H.S Class of '92
January 10, 2010
Phoebe Jane and Bernard,
Mike and I are so sorry. Our prayers are with you both. Our deepest symphathy goes out to you. Terri and Angie are the same age. They were so sorry to hear about Dana. May your memories bring you comfort. Phoebe I am sorry I spelled your name wrong in your card I sent you. Give our love to Lindsey. Mike and Sandy Waldrop
Sandra Waldrop
January 10, 2010
Phoebe Jane and Bernard,
Mike and i are so sorry. Our prayers are with you both. Our deepest symphathy goes out to you. Terri and Angie are the same age. They were so sorry to hear about Dana. May your memories bring you comfort. Phoebe I am sorry i spelled your name wrong in your card I sent you. Give our love to Lindsey. Mike and Sandy Waldrop
January 9, 2010
Phoebe,
My deepest sympathy to you and the family in the loss of your dear Dana. I remember meeting little Lyndsey at the hairdresser's while Mrs. Vick was still with us. I will continue to remember you with my thoughts and daily prayers.
Sincerely,
Faye Snider Deisher
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D'Lynn Previs Varner
January 8, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart hurts for your family and your little sunshine Lindsey. I know you are with the Lord. Rest in Peace. G.H.S class of '92.
Barbara Parrish
January 8, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Dana Jo. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family.
Rex & Liz Butler
January 8, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Crissi Flippen
January 8, 2010
Dana Jo will always be greatly remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family. -- Crissi Russell Flippen G.H.S Class of '92
January 8, 2010
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family.May god be your comforter.From Regina Bailey-Newby classmmate G.H.S.Class of 1992
Theresa Butler
January 8, 2010
Phoebe, Lindsey and family, Dana Jo is my dearest friend and she made a big impact on my life as well as you did Phoebe and Lindsey. My love and prayers will be with you always. If there is anything at all I can do, please let me know. My heart goes out to you.
Theresa Butler
January 8, 2010
My Dearest Friend Dana Jo. We met 20 plus years ago and the day we met I had no idea the impact you would have on my life. You are my dearest friend, like a sister to me and I love you so much. We shared some great times together and goodness knows I will never forget your laugh, ecspecially the laugh of you doing something you knew you shouldn't. I love you and miss you so very much. Until we meet again my friend.
Linda Bennett
January 8, 2010
I am so sorry and cannot even believe that Dana Jo has passed on. She was a fun loving person that I enjoyed spending time with. Please accept my condolences to the entire family. She is in my thoughts daily.
With much love,
Linda Bennett, Lake Anna, VA
Shafnee Cannon
January 8, 2010
Please accept my condolences. From, Shafnee Young G.H.S. Class of '91
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