Xao Vang Thao, 95, of 171 Hanging Tree Lane, Statesville, was born in Sieng Khoua Laos on September 8, 1920 and was the daughter of Chuehoua Vang and Paoyi Lee Vang. She departed this life on Monday, October 5, 2015, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was married to Vang Neng Thao, who preceded her in death. She is survived by six sons, Pao (Mai) Thao of Fresno, California, Zue (Neng) Thao of Statesville, Yee (Shua) Thao and Pheng (Der) Thao of Fresno, California, Ger Thao of Laos and Houa Thao of Kansas City, Kansa; two daughters, Yang (Cha0) Vang of Fresno, California and Zai (Houa) Vang of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three sisters, Youa Vang of French, Sai Thao of Minnesota and Koe Nikhom of Thailand.