Emma Jean Thacker's Obituary
Emma Jean Thacker, age 87 of Hazel Park, Michigan, passed away at home on October 12, 2021 after a long illness. Emma was a faithful Christian woman who loved her family. She was born in South Williamson, Kentucky on February 22, 1934 to Lee and Bertha Varney, the oldest of nine children.
Beloved wife of Elzie Thacker, Jr. for 67 years. Dear Mother of Larry (Jill) Thacker, Pamela (Robert) Washeleski, Douglas (Jaylane) Thacker, and Bonita (Roger) Tenney. She was the proud Nana of Nicole, Philip, Joshua, Robert, Andrea, Ryan, Mark, Nicholas, Sean, Leah, Chelsea, and Lauren. Great-grandmother of Jackson, Tyler, Yovana, Harrison, Samuel, Julia, Seth, Elijah, and Merrick. Emma was predeceased by her siblings Irene Griffith and Mattliene Downing. She is survived by her siblings Bobby Varney, Hairel (Maryelou) Varney, Joann Pruitt, Ronnie (Mary Helen) Varney, Freddie (Linda) Varney, and Phyllis “Fern” (Gordon) Burkett.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 pm at Hazel Park church of Christ, 1123 Woodward Heights Blvd., Hazel Park, MI 48030.
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