Minnie Conley Thacker

Minnie Conley Thacker

Minnie Thacker Obituary

Published by Daily Progress on Jan. 15, 2010.
Minnie Conley Thacker

Minnie Conley Thacker, 81, of Earlysville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at her son's home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Minnie was born November 10, 1928, in Rockingham County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Conley and Victoria Morris Conley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Thacker; one grandson, William Thacker; six brothers; and four sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Curtis Thacker and his wife, Charlotte, and Thomas Thacker and his wife, Marie, all of Earlysville; two daughters, Linda Pace and her husband, Wayne, of Troy and Brenda Pleasants of Charlottesville; one sister, Ruby Shifflett and her husband, Alvin, of Orange; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.

Minnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She will be greatly missed by all.

A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Ryan Funeral Home with Bob Ackers and Steve Shifflett officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Pallbearers for the service include, Chris Thacker, Joey Leake, J.R. Thacker, Doug Thacker, Curtis Thacker and Michael Loucks.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the Hospice of the Piedmont for all their care and support of Minnie.

Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.

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January 21, 2010

Judy Thacker posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2010

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January 16, 2010

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Judy Thacker

January 21, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

patty graham

January 17, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. Minnie was a great person i always felt at home in her house and enjoyed her company. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Angela Kidd-Ralls

January 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of loss.

Carrie Meadors

January 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Grandma Thacker was a very special and wonderful lady. I loved spending Sunday afternoons with her listening to her many, many stories. She will be missed by many.

David Jones

January 15, 2010

Dear friend and family. I am sorry to hear about your dear Mother's death. I will always rember the good time we shared in Church
at Owensville and Middle River. I well remember the article the article in the Daily Progress where she would grow a garden, can the goods and give a lot of it away. I know you will miss her dearly, but she has Gone home to be with her Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. Bro. Thacker will enjoy her peresence again in Heaven
I would to love to attend the funeral but I will be out of Town. My prayer 's are with you
Bro. David Jones

WAYNE & LETHIA NUCKOLS

January 15, 2010

DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. AS YOU START LIFE'S JOURNEY WITHOUT YOUR LOVED ONE KNOW THAT YOUR MEMORIES WILL SERVE YOU WELL. WHAT A SPECIAL LADY. I RECALL MANY SWEET MEMORIES OF OUR CHURCH VISITS.SHE ALWAYS WELCOMED US WITH OPEN ARMS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

MARY COOK

January 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Margaret Beasley Proffitt

January 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wanda Sanford

January 15, 2010

Very sorry to hear about your mom. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you all.
Betty, Becky and
Wanda Sanford

Sharon Kidd

January 15, 2010

January 15,2010

My prayers go out to the family.
Sister Minnie Thacker was a special person and I loved her very much. May the peace of God be with you all.

Love and Prayers
Sharon Kidd

John and Reedy

January 15, 2010

Wayne and Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in the difficult days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love you both,

Betty & Glen Coleman

January 15, 2010

To Brenda and Family-We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Dunkley

January 15, 2010

My heart goes out to you all. I truly know how each one of you feel right now, but also know she is in a better place.

Edith Kane

January 15, 2010

Sorry for your lost. My prayers and throughts are are with you.

Edith Kane (Kim's mom)

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