MITCHELL – Tina L. Thacker, 61, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence.
Born April 24, 1962, in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the daughter of Fredrick “Fred” and Mary (Puckett) Gray.
Tina was a high school graduate and worked for herself for most of her life. Having worked in manufacturing, she later opened her own pizza restaurant in Georgia and later operated her own professional painting service, painting homes and offices. Tina loved to read, complete color by number paintings, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a talented cook and greatly enjoyed preparing meals. Tina’s favorite holiday was Easter and loved that time of year. She was of the Christian faith.
Survivors include her daughters, Billie Jo (William Wigley) Gray of Mitchell, and Eva (Thomas Mize) Thacker of North Vernon; grandchildren, Maria Gray, Preston Wigley, Oakley Gray, Matthew Kelley, Alice Thacker, and Jacob Mize; brothers, Karl Payton of Mitchell, and Kenneth “Kenny” Thompson of Mitchell; great-aunt, Eva Conard of Georgia; and several cousins.
Her parents and brother, Fredrick “Billy” Gray, preceded her in death.
Cremation has been chosen with a memorial service at a later date.
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