Abingdon, Virginia
Joan Thomas Worley, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center.
She was born on June 2, 1937 to the late Don and Juanita Lawrence Thomas in Watauga County, North Carolina. Ms. Worley worked for the United States of America Defense Intelligence Agency and many other various government agencies as a contract specialist throughout her over 35-year career. She was a faithful member at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Abingdon, VA. Joan considered her greatest accomplishments in life that of her loving family and taking pride in their many accomplishments.
Including her parents, she is preceded in death by, her loving husband, Ernest D. Worley; son, David Worley of Danville, CA.
Left behind to cherish her memory are, brother, John Thomas of Moncks Corner, SC; daughter-in-law, Jane Worley of San Diego, CA; two grandsons, Thomas and Chris Worley of San Diego, CA; nephew, Danny Thomas of Greenville, SC; special family members, Glenna and Charlie Holmes of Abingdon, VA., who were also her caregivers for many years; Melanie Smiley and her husband Grant and their two children Abigail and Taylor, all of Bristol, TN; also, several other cousins and extended family. Special thanks to Kim Cleveland who helped care for Joan.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Monday, August 26, 2024 at Frost Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 A.M. September 06, 2024 at Mount Zion Cemetery, Graceville, FL. With Pastor Bryan Treadway officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 A.M.
Frost Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Ms. Worley.
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