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Doris Thacker Obituary
Doris Davis Thacker, 59, of Madison Heights, passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy B. Thacker.
Born in Amherst County, Dec. 30, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Leonard Woodrow Davis and Rena Martin Davis. She was retired from Liberty University and was a member of Clifford Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Betty L. Mays, Shirley F. Fears, Eleanor M. Davis and Mary D. Evans.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Jennifer A. Fagan and her husband, Scott, of Fairfax; three brothers and special sisters in law, James L. Davis and his wife, Ann, of Piney River, Joe F. Davis and his wife, Carolyn, of Lynchburg and Raymond T. Davis and his wife, Hope, of Madison Heights; one sister, Patsy D. Huffman, of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Addison Fagan and Taylor Fagan and a number of nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
A funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Dr. Michael Fitzgerald officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to Clifford Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
To send condolences to the family, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Monelison Chapel is serving the Thacker family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Thacker
January 12, 2011
Jimmy, So sorry for your loss.. Wilda Smith Wood
Brian Dudley
January 11, 2011
I'm sad to hear about Doris, I'm just now finding out about her passing. I'll be praying for the family.
Ruth Erquiaga
January 8, 2011
She was such a special lady. She will be missed.
Gracie Mays
January 8, 2011
Jennifer,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Thought and prayers r with you. ( Gracie Ann - Scott's Aunt)
January 7, 2011
Jimmy and family - I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Doris once when she worked at the outlet store on Kemper Street. She was such a pretty lady and so friendly. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Joyce Pendleton (Madison Heights)
Robin Knight
January 7, 2011
I worked with Doris years ago at TPS in forest, she was a very nice person, so sorry for your loss, will be praying for the family
January 7, 2011
Jenn,
Kristi and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We are truly sorry for your loss.
John McNulty and Kristi Copeland
Ann Bryant
January 7, 2011
"To The Family: Think of a land of no sorrow, no fear, no death, no sickness and no tears. Doris is now home with the lord." Ann Bryant
Lois Scull
January 7, 2011
Sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Lois Scull
Jennifer Crews
January 7, 2011
"I am so sorry for your loss. I knew and worked with Doris when she worked at Liberty University. Doris was a kind and wonderful woman and she will be missed by her Liberty family. May God Be your family." Jennifer Crews (Lynchburg, Virginia)
Rose & Daryl Riffe
January 7, 2011
Our love and respect goes out to the Thacker family. Doris and I worked together at TPS in Forest for many of years. we shared a lot of good times and so many good laughs together. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Doris will be missed..
Margaret Pentecost
January 7, 2011
Our sympathy and prayers are with your family and friends, we are so sorry for your loss. We pray for God to Bless you all and give you strength in this sad time.
Margaret And Robert
The Davis family
patsy huffman
January 6, 2011
January 6, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Delilah,Tori and Steven Wilson (Lynchburg, VA.)
Bonnie Zaleta
January 6, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers, thoughts and sympathy go out to you all.
Wanda Johnson
January 6, 2011
We pray that God will surround you with his peace and love now and give you strength in the these trying days ahead. Hold on to his promises and her memories. God bless, Rev Ronnie Freeman, Wanda Lisa and Ronald Jr.
Corina Melunis
January 6, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. Doris was a wonderful and a very sweet lady who always had a smile on her face. I enjoyed working with her at Liberty. She will be missed.
Debra Campbell
January 6, 2011
Doris worked in our dept. at Liberty University, as well as her sister-in-law Carolyn Davis. Doris will be missed by all who knew her. She had such a sweet and caring spirit. Our deepest sympathy to Carolyn and the rest of the family in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless. Debra Campbell
January 6, 2011
"I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Doris when she worked at Liberty University. Doris was a wonderful and kind woman and will be missed by her Liberty family. May God be with your family." Jennifer Crews (Lynchburg,Virginia)
Tamara Walston
January 6, 2011
Our thought and prayers are with the family. Doris always had a cheerful smile and was pleasant to be around. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Nicole Johnson
January 6, 2011
Sorry for the losse. Your family are in my thoughts and prayer.
Alan&Donna Garrett
January 6, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Doris. She was a special woman. She would always help alan fold towels at the tanning salon. We will miss hear dearly and we are sorry about the family's loss.
Audrey Terry Wimer
January 6, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Doris thirty years ago at Kings in Amherst. She was a delight to work with.
January 6, 2011
With love and respect,Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family
Virginia and Curtis Carwile
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