The Shadow
Geraldine Faith Thornton Vass
Geraldine Faith Thornton Vass, age 84, of Covington, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by family.
Geraldine was born October 8, 1941, in Lindside, WV to her parents, the late Luke and Vienna Harvey Thornton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Calvin Thornton; and four sisters, Jo Chapman, Lennie Roles, Lillie Wickline, and Susan Thornton.
She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed beautiful flowers, cooking, and baking for her family that she adored.
Surviving to mourn her loss is her loving husband, Jack Vass; three wonderful children, Terry (Carol) Vass, Melisa (Richard) Crizer, Matt (Kristin) Vass; five adorable grandchildren, Luke Vass, Jackleen Butler, (Bradley) Zach Crizer, Owen Burch, Shelby Vass; nieces and nephews and other family members.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 1:00PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 12:00PM.
Interment will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling her arrangements.
The family suggest that memorial tributes take the place of flowers by making contributions to Connections Plus, 315 Myers Street, Lexington, VA 24450 and thanks them for their excellent services that was provided to their loved one.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at arrittfuneralhome.com.
