Alice Marchant Thomas

COLUMBIA - Alice Marchant Thomas, 86, of Columbia, died Tuesday, September 27, 2011. She was born in Orangeburg, SC, July 16, 1925, to the late William W. and Lottie White Marchant. Alice moved to Columbia when she was 14. She attended Hand Jr. High School and graduated from Dreher High School. Alice received her B.A. from the University of South Carolina, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She retired from the trust department of C&S Bank. Alice was a former member of the Junior League of Columbia, and a member of The Assembly and "The Bridge Club." She was a charter member of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church.

Survivors include her children, Alice Thomas Lashley Brooker of Chapin, Katherine W. Thomas of Columbia, J. Gordon Thomas Jr. and wife, Adele, of Columbia; daughter-in-law, Penny S. Thomas of Columbia; grandchildren, William A. "Tripp" Lashley III and wife, Terri, Christopher G. "Chris" Lashley, E.A. "Chip" Brooker Jr. and wife, Rebekah, Katherine A. "Katie" Daniel, Bruce R. "Tripp" Volk III, Slayden A. Thomas, Joseph G. Thomas III, William G. Thomas Jr. and Elizabeth P. Thomas; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, William, Hutch, Makaila and Mac. In addition to her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her son, William G. "Bill" Thomas; brother, W.W. Marchant Jr.; grandson, George T. "Tommy" Daniel; and son-in-law, Eugene A. "Gene" Brooker.

A memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday, September 29, 2011, at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Sarah V. Johnston and the Rev. David W. Wagner officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow the service. Shives Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the Capital Building Campaign, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 5220 Clemson Ave, Columbia, SC 29206. ShivesFuneralHome.com 803.754.6290