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Doris Jacks Obituary
DANVILLE, Va. - Doris Holley Jacks, of 412 Church Avenue, Danville, died Friday, September 26, 2003 at her residence.
Born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia she was the daughter of Henry Leonard Holley and Bessie Cassada Holley.
She was married to Leon Jacks, who survives of the home.
Mrs. Jacks was a graduate of Whitmell Farm Life School and was of the Methodist faith.
She worked for 24 years at the Cresent Drive Inn as a bookkeeper and 15 years at Greyhound Food Management at Goodyear Tire.
She was predeceased by a brother, John Holley and a step-grandchild, Angela Gill.
Mrs. Jacks is survived by her husband, Leon, of the residence; two sons, Dave Leon Jacks and wife, Kathy of Danville and Brian Andrew Jacks and wife, Kimberly of Danville; two brothers, Howard Holley and Willie Holley, both of Danville; five grandchildren, Kristie Moser, Keri Mitchell, Elayna Jacks, Aaron Jacks and Jayme Jacks, all of Danville; one step-grandchild, Melissa Karnes of Danville; two great-grandchildren, Landon Moser and Makenzie Mitchell, both of Danville; two step-great-grandchildren, Adam Gill and Kara Karnes, both of Danville; and beloved cat "Boots."
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 29, 2003 at 2:00 PM from Townes Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Daryl Joyce. Interment will be in Highland Burial Park.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 28, 2003 at Townes Funeral Home from 7:00-8:30 PM and at other times will be at 641 Park Avenue.
Townes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Jacks
Edith Bradshaw
September 28, 2003
Dear Leon, Brian and Family,
May you know God's peace and comfort in this present time of sorrow and in the future.
george hughes
September 28, 2003
leon you have my deepestcondolences
Bobbie Johnson Jordan
September 28, 2003
Mr. Jacks and Family, I just read of Mrs. Jacks passing in the obituaries. I am so very sorry for your loss.We have spoken a few times on the phone sometime ago and you all have been in my thoughts often.This comes as a terrible shock.
May God be with you all in this grievious time,keep you strong through your time of sorrow and the days ahead.
I send my prayers and deepest sympathy,
Bobbie Johnson Jordan
Teresa Mahaffey
September 27, 2003
Howard and Willie, My thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Strawbridge
September 27, 2003
Brian & Kimberly,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you.
Linda Strawbridge
Cheryl Ashworth
September 27, 2003
I just read about Doris in the obituaries, and was so disheartened. Doris and I go way back to the days of GreyHound Foods at Goodyear. What a precious person she was...and she made my days with Greyhound so enjoyable. It was a blessing to come in a few minutes early in the afternoons, and sit and chat with her. Then we found out we were distantly related! A treasure on earth, that is now a treasure in heaven. Your loss is truly heavens gain. May God bless you and comfort you in a Mighty way, as you endure the next few days and months ahead...and give you a peace beyond understanding.
Suzanne Mundy
September 27, 2003
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I lived in Surrey Hills in the Westover community during my childhood. Any death is a powerful hurt and I pray that God will sustain you during this time.
Sincerely, Suzanne Mundy
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