Daphne Molly Thompson SPILOS

SPILOS, Daphne Molly Thompson Feb. 13, 1920 - Sept. 27, 2010 Beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend was born in Riner, Montgomery County, VA to Abraham Wade and Clydia Wilmoth Dickerson Thompson. Her husband of 45 years, Peter Thomas Spilos passed away January 1, 1983. She was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters and was predeceased by Lucy Wade, Marvin Herman, Nellie Estelle Thompson Trump, Esther Irene Thompson Bugg, Captain Stillman Thompson, Edith Opal Thompson Graybill, Evia Wilmoth Thompson Lucas, and Leslie Deward Thompson. She is survived by her sister Vera Pearl Thompson Turner, and her two children Kasia Spilos Johnson (Gary), and Peter Thomas Spilos, Jr; two grandsons, Gregory (Jennifer) and Glenn (Kirsten) Johnson, and three great-grandsons, Graham, Grant, and Charles Johnson.
Her childhood was spent in the farming community of Floyd, Virginia where she was raised by her Aunt Minnie Dickerson. Her family came to Floyd County in the 1700's, and she counts as her relatives many who were in the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars. Her love of nature and animals stems from her early years, and in life she was greatly admired for her integrity and grace. She has been a 30 year member of the San Marino Community Church, and was a docent in the gardens of the Huntington Library. She enjoyed her work as a trust officer at Crocker Bank and at Coast Savings and Loan. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Carla and Victoria of Vitas Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. October 2 at the San Marino Community, 1750 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA.