Helen Manis Thacker

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5,6 Helen Manis Thacker, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2016. Born in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of the late J. Clifford Manis, Sr. and Nancy H. Manis Black. Helen worked for Brock Ltd. for 29 years and was a member of Vernon Heights Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, J.C. Manis, Jr. and a niece, McKaelyn Manis. Helen is survived by her loving husband, R.E. "Gene" Thacker; son, Randall W. Begley and wife Denise; daughter, Bridget Carr and husband Bo; two grandchildren, Skyler Begley, Brendan Begley; two brothers, Harold Manis and wife Linda and C. Daniel Manis and wife Sara; two sisters, Judy Whitaker and husband Ray and Vinette Christian and husband Dennis; sister-in-law, Judy Manis; several nieces and nephews, and several "family" friends. The family will receive friends, 4 - 6 pm, Tuesday, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral services will immediately follow at 6:00pm with Pastor Mike Anglin officiating. Music will be provided by Pastor Mike Anglin and Lindsey Hayes. Piano by Wende Bass. Graveside services will be held at 12 noon at East Lawn Memorial Park, Kingsport. Those attending are asked to meet at 11:15 am at the funeral home to go in procession. Pallbearers will be her family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the Brock "Tool Room". In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellmont Cancer Institute, Patient Assistance Fund, 445 W. Stone Drive, Suite 200, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Thacker family.