She was born in Randolph County, Alabama to the late George Robert Neeley and Lidia Mae Lemley Neeley on October 25, 1931.
Thayron grew up in Heard County and attended Centralhatchee High School, class of 1950. Thayron graduated business school after graduation and worked as a book keeper for Harry White Ford. For many years she was a dedicated mother, homemaker, and teachers assistant. As her children grew, she attended Clayton State College and successfully achieved her Associates of Arts degree with a focus in Early childhood development in 1981.
Thayron loved children and taught 4 year olds for over 28 years within the Clayton County Headstart program, under the direction of Reverend Charles W. Grant.
She was an active member for many years of both Morrow Presbyterian Church and Bethel United Methodist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia.
Thayron was an avid gardener and had a green thumb, successfully cultivating African violets. She loved to spend time with her family, cook, fellowship and travel to both the beach and the mountains. Thayron was a devoted mother and supported her kids by cheering at her son’s football games, attending boy and girl scout events, and volunteering as a band and chorus parent.
Thayron is survived by her three children, Mark Manning of Atlanta, Ga, Sharon Manning of Marietta, and Bo Manning (Amanda) of Commerce; Sister Georgia Ann King of Port Orange, Fla; Granddaughters Sydney Manning and Taylor Hardy of Winder; Grandson Kyle Hardy of Commerce; Nephews Earnest James Knight of Tucker; Bobby Eugene Knight of Lagrange; Ronald David Knight of Carollton: Jeff Smith of Covington; Nieces Jennifer Lynn Crea of Marietta:, Yvette King, and Andrea King: Great nephews Matthew James Knight, Adam Michael Knight, Tyler Sullivan, and Noah Crea; and Great niece Elise Crea Gauss of McDonough.
She was preceded in death by her son, Victor Shelnutt; Sisters Susie Mae Knight, Ruby Inez Burnett (Grady), Sarah Francis Neeley; Brothers James Arthur Neeley, B.C Neeley, Will Neeley, Robert Neeley, Charles Edward Neeley; Nephew Johnny Smith.
Viewing and family visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5pm-8pm at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 12 noon, Bethel United Methodist Church, 245 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. Burial immediately following after funeral at Fairview Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, Thayron requested that donations be made to Bethel United Methodist Church in her name. Email: [email protected]
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