Karen Thayer – Gallipolis, Ohio

Karen passed away from her earthly life into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday August 24 ^th at home with her family, after a 30 year battle with breast cancer.

Karen had a brightness inside her that she shared with others through her beautiful smile, her caring nature and unflappable ability to always remain positive about life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Avanell Giles; Brother in laws, Donald Thayer, Keith Thayer, and Rich Pierson.

Karen is survived by her Husband of 40 years, Jim Thayer; Daughters, Kim (Chris) Smith of Scottown, OH, Jana (Jason) Flynn of Proctorville, OH, and Teal Thayer of Kernnersville, NC; 3 Grandchildren; Thayer, Conner, and Maddi Flynn of Proctorville, OH. Also surviving is a Brother, Michael (Essie) Giles of Willowwood, OH; Sister, Brenda (Buddy) Harrison of Gallipolis; Brother in laws; Jack (Janet) Thayer of Erie, PA, Gary (Rose) Thayer of Erie, PA, and Mike (Chris) Thayer of Pittsburgh, PA; Sister in laws; Barbara (Fred) Kerin, of Erie, PA, Wendy (Greg) Keen of Erie, PA and Janie Thayer of Mt. Olivet, KY; as well as several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Karen is also survived by very special friends Bev (Perk) Jeffers of Eureka and Karen's second Mom and Sisters; Audry Angel, Judy Angel, and Joy Angel, as well as her baby dashound Chole.

The family extends a very special thank you to Dr. Hamid and the entire staff at Holzer Cancer Center for their devotion and expert care. Karen loved them all.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM. Tuesday August 29, 2017 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Kandy Nuce officiating. Burial will follow in the Perkins Ridge Cemetery in Scottown, OH. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 6 till 8 PM.

Pallbearers will be: Tom Schlecht, Brad Schlecht, Cory Harrison, Mike Waugh, Harlan Fisher, Thayer Flynn, Conner Flynn, and Chris Smith.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com