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IDA THACKER Obituary

THACKER, IDA MAY - age 52, passed away at her home in Knoxville on February 24, 2014. She was a hard working, loving, and positive person who was constantly helping someone. Ida was always encouraging her family and friends in their endeavors, giving to others even when it was difficult for her, and working hard to support her children. She was a mom to everyone who needed one. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joy Paul and Roberta Angeline Thacker; and her brothers, Joy Paul, William, and Timothy Thacker. She is survived and will be greatly missed by so many, including her sons, Mohammad Joseph, Sami Mahmoud and Ali Mahmoud Arid; daughter, Aisha Fatima Arid; brothers, Charles and Walter Thacker; sisters, Angela and Katherine Thacker; special friend, Randy Wayne Proaps; and several beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel on Saturday, March 1st, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Brookwalter Cemetery, with Dr. Alan Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tennessee Valley Humane Society at 6717 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37919. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Thacker family, and invites you to view and sign their guestbook at www.gentrygriffey.com.

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Published by The Aiken Standard from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2014.

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March 5, 2014

Pellissipp State*Iam so sorry to hear about Ida's passing we shared several classes together we will all miss her very much just learned of the news today Windy Dunaway

David Jones

March 3, 2014

Very sad to hear...I work at Pellissippi where she was a student. We often had coffee together before class. She was such a positive person. I don't believe I ever saw her sad.

Tara Willoughby

March 3, 2014

Ida always brought laughter to those around her at Pellissippi. She could make your day better anytime. She will be greatly missed by her family at Pellissippi.

Brandy Barnes

March 3, 2014

Ida was a wonderful person and a joy to have class with at Pellissippi. Even though it was only a short time, she made a great impact in my class. She will be greatly missed.

March 3, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Ida's passing. I wish I had known sooner. She will be greatly missed here at Pellissippi! She was always so positive and a joy to be around! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Rauhuff

March 2, 2014

I worked with Ida one year at Direct Insurance and she was a classy lady and friend. I just heard of her passing. I am so sorry for her family

Audrey Burge

February 28, 2014

Ida will be missed by so many. She was unique and had a great sense of humor and i am so glad I got to meet her at college then we became study friends and then great friends. I will miss her quick Witt, and her laugh was like no one else's. We laughed a lot and usually ended up crying from laughter. I
have great memories of my friend, thanks for being such a wonderful mentor and most of all a great friend.

February 28, 2014

So sorry to hear about Ida she was a great friend and class mate, she was a great person and the world will not be the same with out her.

Terry Shaw

February 27, 2014

So sorry to hear about Ida's passing. She was a great neighbor and my wife Beth and I loved talking to her. She was always able to crack us up. I remember the first time I shaved my head and went out the door. Ida yelled across the street from her porch: "You know, they now have a thing called Rogaine!" Jefferson Avenue will never be the same.

Michael Byerley

February 27, 2014

Our hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with Ida and her family.

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