Elissa lived most of her life in Mansfield and graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School. She loved spending time with her family, especially sharing long talks with her sister, Terrie. She enjoyed coloring, watching TV, darts and cooking. She loved animals and the outdoors, especially camping. She also loved to dance and listen to country music.
Elissa is survived by her husband of 27 years, Alan Thayer, who she loved dearly and appreciated everything he did for her. She was also survived by her son, Todd Holmes; step-children, Tammy Marshpund and Tony Holmes; grandchildren, Shawn Holmes, Cody Holmes, Ashley Thompson, Garett Holmes, Evan Holmes and Nikki Holmes; siblings, Ron Gibson, Terrie (Dave Mohrman) Gibson, Linda Perry, Cindy (Tim) Trail and Mary (Gale) Bond; father-in-law, George (Terri) Thayer; brothers-in-law, Gerald Thayer and Corey Thayer; sister-in-law, Ruth Thayer; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Craig Holmes; niece, Kari Gibson; and brother-in-law, Waldo Perry.
A visitation will be held for family and friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Wappner, 1327 Ashland Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44905.
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