Thelda Willis

Thelda Willis VIRGINIA BEACH - Thelda Willis, 82, of the 3400 block of Victoria Drive, passed away Sept. 29, 2009, in her home. A native of Beckley, W.Va., she was a lifelong resident of Virginia Beach. During her time she enjoyed caring for and assisting her many family members and friends. She is survived by her son, Rickie Willis of Virginia Beach; grandsons, Chris Bailey of New York, David McClung and Dennis McClung, both of Virginia Beach; five great-grandchildren and three great great- grandchildren. She is also survived by Sandy Clarke, her caregiver, Jennifer Babb, her "daughter," and a host of friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, J. Richard Willis; a daughter, Judy Bailey; a son, Ted McClung; three grandchildren, Doug and Dwayne McClung and Sean Bailey. A funeral will be conducted Friday at noon in Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, with the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood officiating. The burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.