1928
2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Thyra Evelyn (Wells) Weekes announces her passing at the Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke, Virginia on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She had recently celebrated her 89th birthday.
Thyra will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her sons Greg (Sanford, Florida), Randy (Alexandria, Virginia), Mike (Bloomington, Illinois) and Dean (Greenville, South Carolina). She will also be fondly remembered by her 10 grandchildren (Krista, Caitlin, Connor, Amanda, Becca, Daniel, Chris, Nikole, Ashley and Aaron) and three great-grandchildren (Oliver, Elliot and Addie), as well as by her close friends at Springfield United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Cooper of Roanoke, Virginia, and was predeceased by her loving husband of 27 years, Robert E. "Bob" Weekes, and two brothers, Jack and Lee.
Thyra was born in Jensen Beach, Florida and grew up in Lakeland, Florida. Shortly after graduating from Lakeland High School she met her future husband while employed as a secretary at Prudential Insurance in Lakeland. Bob and Thyra lived in Lakeland, Cleveland, Ohio and Jacksonville, Florida raising a family before settling in Springfield, Virginia in 1963. After Bob's untimely passing in 1976 Thyra remained in the family home until September 2014; she was a resident of Northern Virginia for more than 54 years.
Thyra had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and was an enthusiastic gardener; her meticulously landscaped yard was her absolute pride and joy. She particularly welcomed the arrival of spring and its promise of new life, bountiful blooms and fresh green leaves. In addition to gardening, Thyra took great pleasure in spending time with her grandchildren, especially during the holidays. She loved nothing more than being with her family and fixing a delicious dinner for her sons, their wives and her grandchildren, who all affectionately called her "Gigi." Thyra also had many dear, longtime friends at Springfield United Methodist Church, where she did volunteer work and tended the church's Love Garden.
Our mother had a strong, abiding faith and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and she is now reunited with her husband in the Kingdom of Heaven. Her kind, generous and loving spirit will be forever remembered by the many people whose lives she touched.
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January 24, 2018
I remember her as the kindest lady with the sweetest voice!
Chris Long Henson
January 21, 2018
Mark Davidson
Randy
May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
Thinking of you and all your family.
January 20, 2018
Ken Ross
Randy, so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Know you are in my prayers.
Ken Ross
January 20, 2018
Jim Elmore
Randy,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences.
Jim
January 20, 2018
Randy, my condolences, thoughts and prayers.
Virgil Farley
January 19, 2018
Mike,
We are so sorry for your loss, you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Waterloo Carlos O' Kellys
January 19, 2018
Joy Svartman
Dean and family
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
Sincerely
Joy Svartman
January 19, 2018
Debbie Corzine
Dean, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 19, 2018
Steve Hunt
Dean, On behalf of the project team and Michelin, know that we are thinking about you today and praying for Supernatural comfort for you and your family.
January 18, 2018
Beth Tully
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss.
January 18, 2018
Darren Schumacher
Mike, Heather and I want to express our deep sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
January 17, 2018
Maryroi Goldman
January 17, 2018
Mary Shackelford-Cameron
To a wonderful "lady" may she rest in peace. She was so proud of her sons, their wives & her grandchildren. I had the pleasure of working with Thyra and a day didn't go by that she didn't talk about her family.
January 17, 2018
Cheryl Smith
Mike,
Thinking of you and your family. May the memories of your Mother get you through this very sad time.
January 17, 2018
Mike- Your team in Stafford, Va Carlos sends their condolences and sympathy for you and your family.
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