Laura Mae Thomas

Laura Mae Thomas, 96, of 301 Cherry, died at 6:57 p.m. Monday (Aug. 20, 2012), in her home.

Laura was born March 4, 1916, in Versailles, the daughter of Eldredge E. and Maude Mae Rigg Thomas.`

Laura worked hard all of her life in various industries including factory work, retail sales, housekeeping, and home healthcare. Most importantly, she was a home maker.

Laura loved all of her nieces and nephews, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time she enjoyed painting and improving her home. She was a non-denominational Christian.

Survivors include a niece, Shirley Naderhoff of Fort Myers, Fla.; two nephews, Ronald Thomas of Farmington Hills, Mich., and Raymond Thomas of Georgetown, Texas; nine great-nieces; seven great-nephews; 10 great-great-nieces; 10 great-great-nephews; four great-great-great-nieces; and five great-great-great-nephews.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Loren Thomas; and two sisters, Wilma D. Thomas and Virginia Silger.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Scott Hanks and Nathan Pedigow conducting. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Hansen-Spear Home.

MEMORIALS: Shriners Children's Hospitals or Blessing Foundation for Hospice

ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.hansenspear.com.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.