Helena Thacker
November 1, 1908 ~ October 17, 2009
Helena P. Thacker, age 100, a resident of Colonial Place in Elkins, and a former resident of Philippi passed away at 4:30 a.m. Saturday October 17, 2009 at Colonial Place. She was born November 1, 1908 in Athens Ohio a daughter of the late Ralph and Lucia (Gazzelle) Antorietto natives of Ruta, Italy. She was united in marriage in 1939 to Victor H. Thacker who preceded her in death in 1977. Surviving is;
One daughter; Mary Ellen Sparks and the late Walter G. Sparks III of Philippi
One son; Victor L. and wife Mary T. Thacker of Elkins
Four grandchildren; Walter G. Sparks IV, Kent Sparks, Sarah Humpa, Susannah McGowan
10 great grandchildren; Savanna, Madalyn, Arrington, Braylyn, Connely Sparks, Kathleen, Kristina, Eric Humpa, Javier, and Aurora McGowan.
Mrs. Thacker was preceded in death by three sisters; Jospehine Burke, Dora Antorigtto, Mary A. McKay, one brother; Paul Antorietto.
Mrs. Thacker was a retired school teacher for the Barbour County School System.
Mrs. Thacker was a member of the Crim Memorial United Methodist Church.
Friends will received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Sunday October 18, from 5-8:00 p.m. and on Monday October 19, from 8-11:00 a.m. the service hour with Rev. Alicia Rapking officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
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Mary Ellen & Larry – We were so very sorry to read that your Mom had passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences to Mary Ellen, Victor, and the Thacker family. Mrs. Thacker was always a favorite teacher
of mine. She certainly lived a long and happy life. RIP
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ruth
Mary Ellen and Larry,
I'm very sorry to hear that Helena, passed on Saturday. Our thoughts and prays are with each of you and your families.
Neale
May our caring thoughts bring comfort to you at this time of sorrow. Your Mother was a very special person.
Love Allen, Jan, Erin & Kris
Mrs. Thacker was my teacher at Philippi High School and an inspiration to many students. I am saddened to hear of her passing. I am remembering the family in my prayers at this time.