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LaQuinta Thomas Obituary
June 7, 1984 - December 30, 2024
LaQuinta "Quinn" Denise Thomas was born on June 7, 1984, in Iowa City, IA. She was later adopted by Alexander "Tom" and Margaret "Peg" (Penney) Thomas in Waterloo, IA. She graduated from Waterloo East High School. She had three sons, Jalyis Thomas, age 20, Deondre Porter, III, age 14 and Brice Johnson, age 7. LaQuinta died on December 30, 2024, from complications with ongoing medical conditions, at Unity Point Hospital, Waterloo, IA.
LaQuinta held many jobs, but all shared a common theme of being a helper. She brought a zest for life to everything she did. She could talk as only a Gemini can. She did not mince words. Her spirit and laughter lit up any room she entered. Her greatest love was for her three boys. She lived for them. She will be missed by so many.
Preceded in death: Her grandparents, Alexander and Elizabeth (Harris) Thomas and James P. and Genevieve (Moran) Penney and her parents, Alexander "Tom" and Margaret "Peg" (Penney) Thomas.
Survived by: Sons, Jalyis Thomas, age 20, Deondre Porter, III, age 14 and Brice Johnson, age 7 and siblings, Nick (Melinda) Thomas, Sallyjo (Robert) Freed, Hailey "Tiny" Thomas, Clayton (Julie) Thomas, Sue (Craig) Clubine, Brenda Nelson, Glen Thomas, Clint (Traci) Thomas, Chuck Thomas, Casey Thomas, Tradis Thomas and many cousins and friends.
The service and visitation will be held Saturday, January 11, 2024, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home, 1701 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703.
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Readie Williams
January 28, 2025
This goes out to My girl LaQuinta (Quinn) you will always be miss and you and My Daughter was so close when you all stayed in the same Building together, prayer for the family and My Condolences Amen
Keshia Blades
January 10, 2025
My Condolences to the Sons, and the family of LaQuinta Thomas. My name is Keshia Blades I´m a childhood friend from school up to as adults. It breaks my heart seeing this and even more for your boys and your family. I love you friend and I´m definitely going to miss our laughs and conversations. I´m glad I had a chance to talk to you a week before you passed. May you rest in peace Quinn I´ll forever hold on to our memories. Love always and forever friend ~Kesh
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