Velvet Presti Thacker

THACKER, Velvet Presti , 68, of Ashland, Virginia passed away on Friday June 14, 2019. She was born in Virginia on May 3, 1951. Velvet was a member at Ashland Church of God and had a passion for helping and ministering to others. She loved her family and church family/friends. She is survived by her son, Christopher T. Presti and his wife Brenda W. Presti; grandchildren Melissa Marie Presti, Rachel Allison Strotman (Ryan), Casey Anne Michael (Michale Turgeon); and great-granddaughter, Gentry LeeAnne Strotman. Velvet was affectionately called "Boo Boo Bear" by her grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at 7:00pm, June 20, 2019 at Ashland Church of God, 407 Myrtle St., Ashland. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Velvet's memory to Ashland Church of God. Condolences may be registered online at www.nelsenashland.com.