Chloris was born Chloris A. Mullennax January 11, 1925 in Pawnee, Oklahoma. At 16 she married William A. Sappington. They had 1 child (LeVoy) before moving to Hood River, Oregon where they had two children (Leona and Larry). They moved to Arlington, Oregon and had 1 more childe (Alan). In 1959 they moved to Goldendale, Washington. She worked at Klickitat Valley Hospital as a nurse aid and raised 3 of the children through high school there.
They divorced in 1969 and she moved to Portland, Oregon and worked at the VA hospital until she retired. She married and divorced Oscar Thorne. She moved to Prineville, Oregon where she raised chickens and many stray dogs until being too ill to take care of herself. During her time in Prineville she spent time with hospice visiting very sick people. Chloris was a very strong woman not wanting to depend on others.
Chloris was preceded in death by three sisters, mother, father, and 1 grandchild.
She is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. They live in Oregon, Washington, California, and Florida. She is also survived by her children; Albert (LeVoy) Sappington, Tennessee; Leona Thompson, Washington; Larry Sappington, Washington; and Alan L. Sappington, Oregon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center ( Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.