Virginia Ellaree Thayer

Abingdon, Va.

Virginia Ellaree Thayer was born on October 9, 1925, to Clifton and Lola Broyles Thayer, and she passed away peacefully on October 11, 2017, at Abindon Health and Rehab where she has spent the last three years. Ellaree lived in the homeplace for eighty-nine of her ninety two years.

Predeceasing Ellaree, in addition to her parents, were brothers Edward, James, William and Garland; sister Hazel Orfield; four nephews and a niece. Survivors include two brothers, Donald (Eleanor) of Abingdon and Kyle of Hopewell, Va.; eight nieces and eleven nephews.

Ellaree was an active member of Mountain View United Methodist Church for most of her life, serving as treasurer for 37 years, children’s Sunday School teacher for more than 30 years, and had perfect Sunday School attendance for 45 years. She loved working on the farm, helping to milk the cows, rake the hay, and raise garden produce to can for family members. She also enjoyed doing needlework and crafts over her many years.

The family extends many thanks to Linda Crane and Eleanor Thayer as well as others who did so much for the care of Ellaree.

The funeral service for Ellaree Thayer will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Mountain View United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barbara Farmer officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites anyone who desires to do so make a donation to Mountain View United Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of Betty Beatty, 18970 Middle Drive, Abingdon, VA 24211.

Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Ellaree Thayer and her family are in the care of Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700)