Stella Thomas Tanner Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Stella Thomas Tanner of Concord, Virginia, born in Appomattox, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 84, on August 9, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stella Thomas Tanner to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Frank Calvin Tanner, Sr.; her parents, Lyle B. Thomas and Helen Drinkard Thomas; her uncle Frank M. Thomas; and her siblings, Faye Thomas Russell, Anne Thomas Stratton (Kelly), Charlene Thomas Raddin (Richard) and Ray B. Thomas.
She is survived by: her children, Catherine Tanner Brown (Jed) of Concord and Frank C. Tanner, Jr. (Beth) of Pearisburg; her grandchildren, Hampton Ballard, Nathan Thomas Tanner (Paige), David Carlyle Brown (Ashley) and Reid Ballard; her brother-in-law Vincent Russell of Moseley; her cousin Church; and her friend Elizabeth M. Forsyth.
The family wishes to celebrate Stella's life in the safest way possible during this time of COVID by having visitation and funeral services outside.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her honor be made to Stella's Scholarship Fund at EELC, 2320 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503, or to the charity of your choice.
