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DORIS JOAN THAMES (Age 85)  "Nannie"  
She was born in Frackville, Pennsylvania on November 4, 1926 to Doris and Edward Williams. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2011. Doris is survived by her children William and wife Deborah Westmoreland and Beth and husband Bill Rozday; grandchildren Dawn Reilly O'Dell (Jay), Sarah Reilly (Santi), Abraham, Emily and Gabriel Westmoreland; one sister Shirley Hancock and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sisters Martha Myfanwy and Jean Miller and brother Billy Owen. She was a strong woman, great mother, brilliant grandmother and she loved the Lord with all her heart. Doris had a servants heart. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Assistance by SNOWDEN FUNERAL HOME, www.snowdencares.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 12, 2011.

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