Washington County, Virginia, Obituaries:  Sheila R. Thursam

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Bristol Herald Courier
Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Sheila R. Thursam
    ABINGDON -- Sheila Ann Rasnake Thursam, 39, passed away Monday, Dec. 30,
2002, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Warren, Mich., and
had lived most of her life in Madison Heights and Hazel Park, Mich., before
moving to Abingdon in June 2001. She was a member of the Abingdon First
Assembly of God.
    She is survived by two sons, Jacob Tautz and Blake Thursam, both of
Abingdon; four daughters, Kristina Tautz, Vanessa Tautz, Dezerae Thursam and
Mikyia Thursam, all of Abingdon; her parents, Cliff and Louise Rasnake of
Hazel Park; two sisters, Susan Geist and Sandra Judd, both of Madison Heights;
paternal grandmother, Mable Rasnake of Abingdon; and several nieces and
nephews.
    The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Jonathan Swank and
Marie Rasnake Casey.
    A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at noon in
the Farris Cremation & Funeral Center Chapel, 19415 Lee Highway, (located on
the property of Forest Hills Memory Gardens) with Pastor Roger Williams
officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family
will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the chapel.
Pallbearers will be cousins. A memorial fund has been established for the
children in lieu of flowers. Contributions may be made to the Abingdon First
Assembly of God, 250 Phillips St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Those wishing to
express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.
    Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Sheila Thursam.