Audrey Dorothy Thayer

Memorial Mass for Audrey Thayer, 84, of Gilmer, will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 10, 2015 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Gladewater, with Father Mark Dunne officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. A rosary will be on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. and visitation will follow from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Born November 15, 1930, in Newburgh, NY, she died on Holy Thursday, April 2, 2015, with her daughter Debbie by her side. To her family she was the most wonderful, kind, and loving Mom and they feel so very blessed to have her in their lives. To the friends of her children she became a second Mom, loving and encouraging them as though they were her own. She was a strong and healthy lady who continued to work in jewelry sales until 3 months ago. She was sassy and full of life, enjoying every day to its fullest. Her faith in God was immeasurable. Left behind to celebrate her life and legacy are her three sons: Jack, Jim and Clay Murray and their spouses; one daughter, Debbie Turner; brother Herbie and sister, Kay. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ruth Polhumas; first husband, Jack Murray; second husband, Jack Thayer; son, Richard Murray; son-in-law, Jerry Turner and sisters, Edith and Emma. Audrey was also the proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Theresa Catholic Church Ladies Guild or St. Jude Children"s Hospital.