Jean W. "Nana" Thomas

Jean W. "Nana" Thomas

Jean Thomas Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 13, 2009.
THOMAS, Jean "Nana" W., 77, of Chesterfield, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard E. and Elizabeth Wade; sister, Mary Knight. She is survived by her three children, Virginia Thomas, Darlene Spain (Ronnie), Steven Thomas (Linda); brother, Robert Wade (Colleen); grandchildren, Ronnie Spain Jr., and Elizabeth Cox (B.J.); two great-grandchildren, Deven Spain and Alyssa Cox. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Drive, Richmond, Va. 23236. Interment will follow in Dale Memorial Park.


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August 24, 2009

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Linda Kiracofe

August 24, 2009

Virginia, I just heard about your mother, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shawnna & Kevin Lewis

August 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 13, 2009

Am sorry for your lost.. I will remenber everyone in my prayers..

Liz , Tori and Stephanie Montgomery

Donna Acree

August 13, 2009

Dear Earlene, Darlene, Ronnie, Steve, Linda, Bobby, Colleen, and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Jean, Mary Ellen, Bobby and I grew up next door to each other. We lost contact through the years as most people do. I was so happy to see Jean again at Bush Park and rekindle our relationship. It was such a pleasure to see all of you there and so happy together. I know you will miss her each and every day, but your memories will be forever precious to you. I will miss visiting with her each weekend and keeping up with the family. I hope to keep in touch with each of you. Jean was a wonderful and caring person and she will be missed by all. Her sweet, bright, loving smile would always brighten up a cloudy day. Please remember we share in your loss.

Barbara Poegl

August 13, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Jeans passing. I enjoyed working with her at Mercer,s for over 10 Years. She was such a sweet lady and like me we thought our family was the most wonderful thing in the world.

Barbara Poegl

August 13, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Jean"s Passing. We worked together at Mercer for over 10 years. She was a sweet lady & I enjoyed working with her. She will be greatly missed. We both loved Apple Fritters & we shared them often.

Martha & John Hancock

August 13, 2009

Dear Family,
Martha and I were shocked to hear about "Miss Jean's" death. We really enjoyed visiting with her at Grey's Point and then to see her new dwellings at Bush Park. She was quiet a lady and we are sure you will miss her sweet smile. We hope you can find comfort in knowing others share in your loss.

Sara Harrington Argalas

August 12, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, I worked with Jean at Mercer Rug, and I will cherish my memories of her, and all the wonderful advice she gave me through the years. I will keep you in my prayers.

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