Thalya Marie Tissaw, 84, of Flagstaff, passed away November 27, 2007. She was born the only child to Henry and Josephine (Yost) Hays in Holbrook March 30, 1923.

Thayla spent her early years in between Holbrook and Flagstaff, moving to Flagstaff permanently as a young girl following the death of her father to be near family. She graduated from Flagstaff High School and attended ASU for a short time. She married Thomas Tissaw June 25, 1942 before he left for WWII. During the war she waited for his return living in San Francisco working in Banking. After the war they returned to Flagstaff where she worked at the county assures office until their son, John was born. After his birth she enjoyed staying home, was a member of the Assistance League, the Chamber of Commerce, and bridge clubs which she greatly enjoyed. She also enjoyed needle point and starting crafts that she would talk Tom into finishing, and the family trip up to Lake Powell.

She is survived by her son, John and his wife Susan Tissaw of Peoria, granddaughter Lee Tissaw of Maryland, many cousins, extended family and friends.

Rosary will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, at Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Route 66. Funeral Mass will be said at 9:30 Friday morning at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel. Interment will be held Friday, 2:30 at Sunland Memorial Park, in Sun City.