Thelma (Sorah) Gilley Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thelma (Sorah) Gilley (Big Stone Gap, Virginia), who passed away on August 7, 2022, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thelma (Sorah) Gilley to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Conley Sorah and Grace Beatrice Sorah (Burton); her daughter Deborah Ann Gilley; and her brothers, James Conley Sorah, Donald Wayne Sorah and Kenneth Sorah.
She is survived by: her sisters, Shirley Wallborn, Georgia Durham and Nancy Gilliam. She is also survived by other nieces nephews, close relatives and friends.
All these next organizations Thelma took joy in being a part of, and the family would like them recognized for the different missions and services they provide;A. F. G. E. Local 3316, Hotshots Photography Club, CHALIC, MEOC's KinCare Program and RSVP, State AARPVolunteer for Lee, Scott, Wise, and the City of Norton.
The family asks that memorials be made in honor of Thelma to any of the following: Grace Burton Sorah Memorial Scholarship, University of Virginia College at Wise, VA or Gilley/Sorah Scholarship, Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA. , The American Legion United Methodist Church, or M.E.O.C.
An online registry is available for the family at http://www.holdingfuneralhome.com.
