Vivian Ceceilia Thrall, 89, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, just one month shy of her 90th birthday.
She was born March 13, 1929, in the District of Columbia, where she grew up. Vivian met William “Bill” Thrall and they were married in 1949. After relocating to Williamsburg, Vivian began raising her family. She worked for Colonial Williamsburg at the old post office and Book Bindery on Duke of Gloucester Street for over 13 years.
Vivian worked in sales at B. Altman’s as the manager of their furniture department when they relocated to New York for three years. Upon returning back to Williamsburg, Vivian worked at the Shops of Carolina Furniture of Williamsburg in the lighting department for over 20 years. She retired to care for her husband, who preceded her in death in 2017. They were married for 67 years. Vivian loved working out in the yard and decorating her home.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Thrall Holtz; son-in-law, Richard L. “Butch” Holtz; daughter, Jo Thrall Turnelle; son-in-law, Gene Turnelle; son, William B. Thrall Jr.; daughter-in-law, Diane Thrall; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Hill Stoner and Sherry Hill.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Williamsburg Memorial Park.
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