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Lizzie Thomas Obituary

Jacksonville - Lizzie Frances Howard Thomas was born Feb. 20, 1922 and went to be with Our Heavenly Father on April 6, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Fernie and Smithie Howard; her husband, James E. Thomas; her son, Donald E. Thomas and her grandson, Gregory Allen Pope.

She is survived by her daughters, Helen (Roland) Melton of Richlands, Janice (Stuart) Slagle and Connie Pope of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Andy Melton, Lynnell Burch, Bill Davis, Clint Sanders and Jennifer Waters. Mrs. Thomas also had eight great-grandchildren; Josh Wilmoth, Alex Burch, Alansyn and Dylan Sanders, Andrew and Will Melton, Gavin and Aiden Waters.

Mrs. Thomas was locally renowned for her beautiful floral and vegetable gardens. She was an amazing cook and seamstress. She was known by many and loved by all. She will be remembered for her amazing spirit, faith and love of the Lord.

The family will receive visitors at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Monday evening beginning at 6 p.m. with the services following at 7 p.m. Burial will be Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Onslow Memorial Park at 11 a.m. The reverend, Billy Coxe will be officiating.

Online condolences may be left at JDNews.com

Published by Jacksonville Daily News from Apr. 7 to Apr. 10, 2013.
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Jan, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers. Faye

Faye Rochelle

April 11, 2013

Dear Precious family of Mrs. Lizzie your mama was such a testimony of love and dedication to God and her family. Treasure the wonderful memories you have of her. I know if she could talk to you she would be singing the beautiful song Look For Me at Jesus Feet. Much love and prayers.

Frankie, Laura & Madison Brown

April 9, 2013

Jan I am so sorry for your loss.I am sure going to miss her cooking and her beautiful smile mostly!! My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Love you guys.

Tammy Thomas Jones

April 9, 2013

Connie, Helen and Jan -we cannot even begin to tell you how so very sorry that your beloved mother has passed. She was one of the sweetest people we know. She was truely an Angel and she will be greatly missed. Love, hugs and Prayers....Karen and David Baysden

Karen & David Baysden

April 8, 2013

Connie, Janice & Helen, your Mama was an Angel on this Earth. She reminded me so much of my grandmother, Arlene. She loved everyone, and everyone loved her back. I am going to miss her. I know her family was the most important thing to her, except serving the Lord, and she did that. My love & prayers go out to all of you, but you'll have some of the sweetest memories to cherish! I loved Your Mama!!! Diane Morton

April 8, 2013

Helen, Jan and Connie,
We are so sorry for your loss and also ours. You are in our prayers. Your mom called me just a few days ago. We will all miss her. God bless.
Bessie and Priscilla

Priscilla Rhodes Rogers

April 8, 2013

CONNIE, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, in your time of sadness
Bill & Lois Franklin

William Franklin

April 7, 2013

We are so very sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all of your family. What an inspiration Mrs Thomas was everytime I ever saw her.....what enthusiasm she had and love she sent out. May God Bless you with sweet peace.

Reggie & Joan Riggs

Joan Riggs

April 7, 2013

Deeply saddened by the loss of such an amazing lady. Thoughts and Prayers for the the family at this very difficult time!

Kathy Jarman

April 7, 2013

So sorry to hear about Mrs Thomas ,she was a wonderful sweet lady loved by every one ,she always had good things to say about everone. My love and condolence to all the family, I will have precious sweet memories of her for ever,Mrs Thomas was one in a millon,Janice,Helen,Connie you are in my thouhts and prayers,I love you all, I Love you Mrs Thomas , Rachel Livermore

April 7, 2013

I also remember what a great lady and a good cook Ms. Lizzie was. I know she will be greatly missed, but what good memories you can share about her life. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this very sad time. Faye

Faye Weaver

April 7, 2013

I so well remember all the good times we had together at Aunt Maudes, just a few years ago, and all your Mom's delicious food. Mrs. Lizzie was a very special, lovely woman and a joy to be around. She was the same anytime you saw her. I know you all will miss her but you can be very proud of the person she was and the life she lived. My love and condolence to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandy Rouse

April 7, 2013

Carolyn Huffman

April 7, 2013

You girls will have many fond memories of your sweet mom and each one of these become more special with passing of time. She was a sweet lady and always had a smile. May God give you peace at this hard time of your life.

Carolyn Etheridge

April 7, 2013

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