Brenda Oakes Thacker Obituary
Brenda Oakes Thacker of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on September 15, 2026. Brenda, born on July 28, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brenda Oakes Thacker to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Gilmer Oakes and Carrie Elizabeth Law Oakes; her husband James "Connie" Thacker; and her brothers, Aubrey Oakes and Henry "H. G." Gilmer Oakes, Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Lisa Oakes and Jimmy Thacker (Candace); her sisters, Gaynell Edwards and Detra Hammock (Mike); her grandchildren, James Daniel Gillette (Chelsea), James Christopher Thacker (Megan) and Brittany Leigh Thacker (Roman); and her great grandchildren, Kira Kulish, Elan Kulish, Theo James Gillette and James Maverick Thacker. She is also survived by other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Stone Memorial Christian Church (3030 Virginia Ave, Collinsville, VA 24078). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to The American Diabetes Association, by visiting http://www.donate.diabetes.org and to your local SPCA.
