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Jillian Thomas Obituary
Haskell
Jillian Hope Thomas, 27, of Haskell, Texas passed away Saturday morning, November 24, 2012 in Abilene, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Haskell. Burial will immediately follow at Willow Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A visitation is scheduled for Monday evening, November 26 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jillian Hope was born May 1, 1985 in Abilene, Texas to Gary John and Reda (Campbell) Thomas. Jillian lived all her life in Haskell. She is a graduate of Haskell High School and attended Angelo State University, and completed her Bachelor and Master degrees in speech pathology at Abilene Christian University.
Jillian is survived by her parents, Gary and Reda Thomas; brother, Micah James Thomas; sister Eden Brooke Thomas; and grandmother, Donna Ruth Thomas, all of Haskell; 5 aunts; 2 uncles; and numerous cousins.
Online condolences and memories can be shared with the Thomas family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jillian Thomas
Toby Villa
November 28, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in prayer. God Bless.
BJ & Brittany Opsahl
November 28, 2012
We are sorry for your tremendous loss of your beautiful daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Jennabeth Kimbrough
November 27, 2012
Gary, Reda, Eden and Micah, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Jillian. May the strength of "Our Lord and Savior", be given to you in abundance, as your "Precious Jillian", walks the streets of Gold, leaving a wonderful loving legacy behind, to celebrate her union with "Jesus". God bless you in the days ahead, as you walk alone without her, and let "Jesus" heal your broken hearts, day by day. Love you much
Ashten Jenkins
November 27, 2012
Thomas Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Jillian was a blessing to everyone that knew her. I will miss her dearly and will have you all in continued prayer.
Jaclyn (Drinnon) Rosbrugh
November 27, 2012
Rest in Peace Jilli! Praying that Gary, Reda, Eden, Micah and all family and friends find peace and comfort. Love and miss y'all.
Amy Newquist
November 27, 2012
To the family of Jillian you are in my daily prayers. I meant Jillian at the gym and my daughter Dayna and her also became friends. What a beautiful sweet Lady. Always a smile and soft spoken kind words. I will miss her sweet spirit as so many others will. My God keep you in His arms. Know that you have a very special angel watching over you.
Louise and Lacy (Adams) Hooks
November 27, 2012
Gary,Reda and Donna,
May God Bless and keep you during this very bad time. I feel your pain and praying for all of you.
Patricia Thompson Tollett
November 27, 2012
To all the Thomas family and all extended family: You are in our hearts and in our prayers. May the peace of the LORD be with you in these difficult days.
Bill Markunas
November 26, 2012
Gary and Reda. May God give you the strength to get through this. Jillian is a bright flower now in God's garden as she was a sweet girl and she will be deeply missed. God Bless you all at this time of loss.
Kenneth, Felecia, Kevin and Meagan Wallace
November 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jillian was so very special.
Karen Steed
November 26, 2012
Reda, Gary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you..You and your family will always be special to me.
Love to All.
Rachel Harred
November 26, 2012
Jillian was one of the kindest, most giving people I have ever met. I am so blessed to have been friends with her. She was truly an amazing person. Love you always, sweet friend <3
November 26, 2012
To the Thomas Family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Jillian was a beautiful, intelligent, and wonderful young woman.
Darrell, Melynn, & Kyle Hunt
Emily Walling
November 26, 2012
To the Thomas family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to get through this. Jillian was a sweet girl and she will be deeply missed. God Bless you all at this time of loss.
Chris and Jamie Davis
November 26, 2012
Gary, Reda, Eden and Micah,
Jillian was a beautiful, bright young lady and I will remember her with the fondest memories. There is nothing to ease your pain, but our prayers and thoughts are with you now, and will continue to be as time passes. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Diane Parsons
November 26, 2012
We are devastated and heartbroken by your loss of your precious Jillian. We are praying for you, and we are sending much love and hugs to you and your family.
Love, Kirk, Diane, and Shafer Parsons
Tammy Parham
November 26, 2012
Gary, Reda and family just want you to know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please feel God's comfort through this. Tammy Parham & Crow Parham
Ray King
November 26, 2012
Gary and Reda, I am so very sorry. She was such a fine, fine person.
Paul & Misty Gibson
November 26, 2012
Gary,Reda,Micah,Eden and Donna- We are so sorry for your loss of sweet Jillian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You all are so special to our family.
Love you all-
Paul & Misty Gibson
Shane, Shawn, Shannon & Sarah Campbell
November 26, 2012
Dearest Reda Gay, Gary, Micah, and Eden,
Our sincerest sympathy to each of you. We are deeply saddened about the loss of your beautiful Jillian, our cousin and niece. I know that the great strength of your faith and God will help you get through this. We love you.
Cindy Hearn
November 26, 2012
So sorry for your loss and your pain. May the Lord give you strength and comfort.
Myra & Mark Casey
November 26, 2012
Reda, Gary, and family...Please know that our thoughts and prayers and with all of you! I pray that God will comfort you and give you peace!
Angel & Zach Haley
November 26, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is so very special to so many. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Angel And Zach Haley
November 26, 2012
So sorry for your Loss! May God wrap his arms around you all. God bless you all ! Sending prayers! Keith, Derinda, and Felicity Hannsz
November 26, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is so very special to so many. Our love and prayers are with you all. John & Connie Snyder
Twyla Turnbow Sorrells
November 26, 2012
My deepest condolences to all who loved her. God bless you and grant you peace.
Melinda Hunt
November 26, 2012
Deepest sympathy for your loss. I was fortunate to have worked with Jillian in therapy. She was an amazing Speech-Language Pathologist. She brightened everyone's day with her beautiful smile and warmth. Her patients looked forward to working with her, knowing she truly cared for each of their well-being. Jillian will be truly missed by us all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss, Melinda
Nancy Mccommas
November 26, 2012
She was a sweet beatiful caring young lady. I had the pleasure of working with her at cotton Patch several years ago. Always smiling and such a sweet spirit. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tabitha and Wade Pierce
November 25, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with the Thomas family at this most difficult time! Jilian was such a sweet girl and will be missed by so many!
Kaylie Billington-Segura
November 25, 2012
Eden and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time. It appears that there are a lot of people who were touched by Jillian. Many thoughts and prayers for you all.
Jim Bob & Jerry Bowers
November 25, 2012
Gary and Reta, Jim and I were so sorry to hear about Jillian. We remember her fondly as the young girl we knew at East Side Baptist. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are remembering you and your family with our prayers for your peace.
Tracie Kirk
November 25, 2012
I love you all so very much and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jillian, you will be deeply missed sweet cousin!
Renee McClellan
November 25, 2012
Reda, Gary, Eden, and Micah, I'm so sorry for your loss. Jillian was such a sweet girl and Robb and I have fond memories of her. May God bless you during this time. May He give you peace and comfort.
Uncle Loyd & Aunt Janis Klose
November 25, 2012
Gary, Reda, Eden and Micah: We are remembering you now in our prayers and believing in God's everlasting care. May God be with you and may His perfect peace comfort you. Much love.
Dan & Earlene Griffith
November 25, 2012
We extend our sympathy to you each, Gary, Reda, Eden, Micah, and Donna. Our hearts grieve with you in Jillian's homegoing. May the Lord embrace you and His Presence minister and comfort you. Dan & Earlene Griffith
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