Helen THOMAS Obituary
She had been a Peninsula resident most of her life and was a member of World Outreach Center, in Newport News.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Langford and Frank Willis; her husband, James F. Thomas Sr.; and son, James F. Thomas Jr.
Surviving are her daughters and their husbands, Helen and Delmar Heaster of Carrollton, Va., Donna and Howard Levitt of Yorktown, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Eddie Spaulding of Hampton; grandchildren, Robert Levitt, Tanya Turpin, Dwayne Heaster, Lisa Levitt-Benavides and Crystal Thomas Ramirez; 14 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, in Hampton, by Pastors Russell Evenson and Bobby Collins. Immediately following, the family will receive friends.
The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks to the staff at St. Francis Nursing Center, Dr. Tommy Johnson and Dr. Carlos Acosta, for their love and dedicated care. We also thank Carolyn Marshall and Gale Borst, for their unwavering companionship.
Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., in Hampton, 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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September 21, 2012
We love you all so dearly!!! More like family to us than anything, know that we loved her too and held you all up in prayer of these past few days!!! Xoxoxo. Rest in peace and enjoy your reward Sis. Thomas!!!
Juanita Armstrong
September 20, 2012
Dear Donna and Family, Mrs. Heaster and Family, Tanya and Lisa,
I am truly sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother. She is now resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father. I am praying that God's comfort will be with all of you.
September 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Thomas. She was such a wonderful lady and great "Grandma" to my children and a lot of others. Both Ashleigh and Howard still call her Grandma Thomas - I was truly blessed to meet her and have such a wonderful woman watch my children. I feel like I've lost a great friend. We know, however, that there is a new angel in heavin watching over her family and all the children she cared for over the years. We love you Mrs. Thomas
September 20, 2012
Donna and Helen - I am so sad to hear about your Mom's passing. She was a "Grandma" to both my children and a lot of others over the years. I remember Ashleigh asking me why she had so many Grandma's and I told her she was just lucky - and she was. Both Ashleigh and Howard loved her like a true Grandma and always called her Grandma Thomas. I was truly blessed to have known her through the years. I feel sure she is looking down on all of you and all the children she cared for - there is a new angel in heaven now. We all love you Mrs. Thomas.
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Crystal Thomas Ramirez
September 20, 2012
Grama Thomas, Even though I haven't got to see you much these past years it was always nice to hear your voice on the phone! I will cherish all the time I spent with you when I was young, you always made me feel so loved! Thank you for being the lady you were, always kind and understanding like the day you heard I was pregnant without being married! You really were a Godly soul because even with your religious beliefs you never judged me or got angry with some of the not so good decisions Ive made in life! My mom has always said she couldn't have asked for a better Mother inlaw! So glad you got to see and know Lucky just wished you could have also with the girls but I will make sure they know all about you! Glad to know that you will be with my Christian though! Thank you for being such a good grama and a good part of my life! I'm gonna miss you! Love you always, your Grandaughter Crystal
Robin Brooks
September 20, 2012
Sister Thomas was a special lady. Sorry for your loss.
Stacey Keller
September 20, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss Donna. I'll hold you close in prayer through this time of sorrow.
Brenda and Darell Dial
September 20, 2012
Our prayers and love are with you Donna and Lisa. Donna, your mom was a beautiful lady.
kathleen moran
September 19, 2012
AUNTDONNAandFAMILY.Very sorry for yourLOSS, I will all waysrember yourMOM fromthe didfernt times we all laughed when we went to bingo. Shewas a real nice Lady. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
Lucille Sayers
September 19, 2012
Aunt Donna&Family, I'm sure Mom and Dad with Leo and Joe at thier side were waiting in paradise for your lovely Mother. May God Bless all of my (favorite) Levitts
Crystal Thomas Ramirez
September 19, 2012
Grama, the kids and I light this candle for you and my dad / their papa Jim . Love, Crystal, Lucian, Angelique, Gia & Mila
Tonnie James
September 19, 2012
I would like to thank you for allowing me to take care of your mother. I will miss her dearly. She will always have a place in my heart. I cared for her as if she was my very own. Nya sends her love to the family as well. She expressed to her brother Mario to look out for Ms. Thomas. She will truly be missed. Love Tonnie James
Mrs. Aubrey (Joyce) Donahue
September 19, 2012
Helen and Donna, you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May our Heavenly Father surround you with His comfort and peace. Your Mom was a wonderful lady and friend.
Mike and Jonny Bullard
September 18, 2012
Our deepest sympathy. She was such a wonderful lady and dear friend. Mikey's life was so enriched by her. She is in heaven watching over all the children now. God Bless you all. Love, Mike, Jonny, and Mikey Bullard
Cynthia Murchsion-Grice
September 18, 2012
We will always remember you and never forget the wisdom you sowed into many of our lives.
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