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Rayshawn "Rae'Lynn" Thomas obituary

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Rayshawn Thomas Obituary

Thomas Rayshawn "Rae'Lynn" Thomas, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2016. Predeceased by grandparents Alberta and Walter Brown, great-grandmothers Minnie Fletcher and Mary Thomas. Survived by loving family, parents, Dexter Brown and Renee Thomas; siblings, Ashley Thomas, Danielle Thomas, Dexter Thomas; grandparents, Louis and Diane Thomas; aunts, Karen and Shannon Thomas; nephew, KingLajuan; special cousins, Antoine Thomas and Marlo Shaw, and Briana Porter; many other aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Family will receive friends 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Funeral to promptly begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in the chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, OH 43227. 614-444-1GOD (1463). Monique Smoot, Funeral Director.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2016.

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Rae & I(Grandma)

Di Thomas

August 16, 2017

August 10, 2017 marked a year that you where tragically taken from us. A day does not go by that you are not on our minds, We will always love & miss you. Your Grandpa joined you February 19,2017. We are filling the loss of the both of you so deeply. When you see him remember to ask, Hey Grandpa, what's the Tee, LOL. Well save a place for us. Remember we will Always Love & Miss You. Grandma

Di Thomas

January 14, 2017

So it's been 5 months of missing you. I keep thinking that time will heal & maybe it will, but sometimes it is so fresh. I know you're ok, it's the rest of us who have to get there. Missing & Loving You Always. Grandma

Sharonda Oldham

January 12, 2017

What amazing talent she had! I sang with her on a kareoke app called smule and she would always say sweet and encouraging things to my girlfriend and I about how much she loved us. She was amazingly awesome and im grateful to have known her for the few months I did! Many prayers for the continuous comfort of the family. Love you sweet girl.

October 15, 2016

truly heartfelt sorrow for your loss

LaTosha Black

September 14, 2016

I worked with Rae Lynn at Walmart and she was always so pleasant! So tragic how she left this world and I pray the family finds strength and comfort in the coming days.

August 23, 2016

I went by Rae's service today! I did not know her when I went in, but I knew her when I left! Such beautiful goodness!

Love yall!

Mike Paden

August 23, 2016

My heartfelt condolences and my prayers of support to the Thomas family.

Keysha Trout

August 23, 2016

My prayers go out for the family and friends. May the Lord comfort you.

Nina Coffman

August 23, 2016

Prayers for u and may god bless ur family

Michelle Tuttle

August 22, 2016

You are a beautiful person,inside and out. You always had a bright smile and encouraging words. I can still hear you singing. You always had a light that shined everywhere you went. God takes the best,you were always an angel but now you can fly high. You are greatly loved and missed. Rest in heaven precious!

Pamela Hazelton

August 22, 2016

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Rae'lynn. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed tremendously. May her family find comfort in God's love. You may be gone , but never forgotten. Rip Rae'lynn.

Kim and mark Lawson

August 22, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this hard-time of sorrow. God is there to comfort you as well, love you and be strong

August 22, 2016

Our prayers are with the Thomas family. May God remain with you during these trying times.
The Mortons (Columbus, Maryland, Atlanta, and San Antonio)

Denise L. Harper-Almom

August 22, 2016

Praying for my Family! No words I can say for comfort, except, know this, I Love You All!

Princess Williams

August 22, 2016

Miss you dearly my love. May you rest in peace. You were a true inspiration to everyone. You have surely gain you're wings. Love you my face.

Aviana Perales

August 22, 2016

Sis, you where truly special and a inspiration, may your star shine brighter than ever!!!

Sharon Jones Patterson and family

August 22, 2016

With heartfelt sympathy

Sharon Jones Patterson and Family

August 22, 2016

Sending our love and most heart felt condolences to this family

Kacie Hopson

August 22, 2016

Me and your sister Danielle love and miss you so much Rae!

Sheryl Towns

August 22, 2016

Thomas Family,
I'm sending prayers of comfort. Words can not explain the hurt, the emptiness you are feeling. Psalm 23: 1 says, THE LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Just lean on the Lord for comfort and strength. I'm so sorry for your loss.

The Compassionate Friends

August 22, 2016

Dear Thomas Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

Donetta Turner

August 22, 2016

Forever and always will be missed love you Rayshawn

Marlisa Shaw

August 22, 2016

You will forever be in my heart.
Love, Marmalisa

Tondalayo Thomas

August 22, 2016

I will always remember that gorgeous smile!!! You will always be remembered.

Love You Aunt Tonda!!!!

carrie McCoy Clapsaddle

August 22, 2016

I know your dancing in the sky!
Soar angel soar!
Sad losing someone so lovely

Di Thomas

August 22, 2016

I am beside myself in our grandchild being taking away. I'm trying to come to grips with this because I believe God does not make mistakes, but this pain is almost unbearable. Always love you, Ray, Ray. Grandma & Grandpa

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