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BORN
1953
DIED
2021
Melissa THOMAS Obituary
67, of Troy, passed away April 29, 2021. She was born November 2, 1953, in Dayton, OH, to parents Jo Walter and Amy Louise Greason. She is survived by loving husband of 47 years, Fred Thomas. Also surviving
include sister Penny Greason; children Zachary (Craig VanRenterghem) Thomas of Findlay, OH; Rev. Anthony
(Susan) Thomas of Chesapeake, OH; Olivia (Ian Semmler)
Thomas of Ardmore, PA; grandchildren Benjamin, Evelyn,
Lillian, and Elijah Thomas, and one on the way; niece Wendi Childers Suski; and numerous other family. Melissa loved spending time with family, enjoyed traveling, playing a good bingo game, and cooking for family and others. She was a
devoted wife, a loving mother, a doting grandmother, and a wonderful friend. By her wishes, her body has been donated to Wright State University Booneshoft School of Medicine.
Also by her wishes, there will be no services. Those who wish to remember Melissa in a special way may make gifts in her memory to the Fraternal Order of Police.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melissa THOMAS
3 Entries
Amy Ferguson
May 2, 2021
Fred and Melissa: Wonderful Neighbors, Melissa was a Wonderful Women and Friend and I will miss her Beautiful Face, her Laugh and the talks we would have.. RIP Love..
Beverly Burns
May 2, 2021
Lost a very good and sweet long time friend. We'll miss her so much. She and I did so much together over the years. With deepest sympathy and loving memories, Love Bev
Janet Estep
May 2, 2021
Melissa and I shared a birthday, similar life situations, an understanding of each other’s health issues. We were simpatico. I am very sad she isn’t here to continue playing with her grand babies, and enjoy life. Her positive attitude, great sense of humor and sarcasm, will always be missed.
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