Photo courtesy of Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home - Henderson
Nov 11, 1938 - Feb 5, 2026
Ginny was one of the warmest and kindest souls God ever placed among us. She had a way of brightening every room and making each person feel seen, loved, and valued. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort knowing she is now in the presence of our Lord. Heaven has gained a truly beautiful angel. May her light continue to shine in all of us who were blessed to know her.
Mike and Anne Phelps
February 09, 2026 | Groton, CT | Family
So sorry to all the family, Ginny was a kind and loving lady and she raised her children to be the same way. I Love them all.I am glad she is no longer in pain.
February 08, 2026
Such a nice lady!
Rick Curby
February 06, 2026 | Henderson, KY | Acquaintance
my name is Don Summers also known as catfish. I’ve known the Thomas family for many years. I got to be good friends with Rodney and Freddy and the whole family and Mike. after Freddy couldn’t play golf anymore, but Ginny loved to play and I never had a female partner to play with so she asked me to play with her in many of two ball and kings and queens. she treated me like a mother would when we would get paired with a couple that were really bad sandbaggers and I would be giving them the...
Don Summers
February 06, 2026 | Henderson, KY | Friend
So sorry for your loss Mike and Rodney. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Glenn Laird
February 05, 2026 | Henderson, KY | Friend
What a wonderful lady. Blessed to have known her for over half my life. The world sure lost a good one. She’s back with her Freddy. I’m sure he was waiting with open arms ready to give her one of those big ole hugs. Rest easy Ginny. My condolences are with her family. May God strength and peace in the days ahead.
Jennifer Wilson
February 05, 2026 | Newburgh, IN | Friend
I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you all.
Joseph Hagan
February 05, 2026 | Henderson, KY | Acquaintance
My Deepest Sympathy to each of you. Ginny was a wonderful lady. Prayers for comfort
Cynthia Simmons
February 05, 2026 | Henderson, KY | Friend
Rodney shelly,Mike ,Dana I know there are no words that can ease the pain, but I want Ya'll to know I'm thinking of Ya'll !
Walter Dunbar
February 05, 2026 | Henderson, KY | Friend
Virginia “Ginny” Sue Thomas, 87, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away at 12:39 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Ginny was born to Auburn and Mary Bryant on November 11, 1938, in New Harmony, Indiana. Her family lived in Indiana and Pennsylvania before settling in Henderson, Kentucky, where she met her best friend, Fred Thomas. They were married on Derby Day 1961 and enjoyed a life of adventure together until Fred’s passing in April 2014.
Anyone who knew Ginny loved her and her vibrant personality. She was always positive and you never heard her complain (unless it was about slow men on the golf course). She loved golf and the camaraderie of it. When not on the course, you could find her hanging with the “Girls” at Rookies or spending time with her family. She loved her friends and family and those UK Wildcats.
Survivors include four children, Rodney Thomas and his wife, Liz, Mike Thomas and his wife, Lisa, Shelly Jost and her husband, Jeff, and Dana Thomas; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Jost (Nick) Gillham, Chris (Morgan) Thomas, Zachary (Elizabeth) Jost, Quinn (Kacie Peters) Thomas, Drew (Sydney) Jost, Rylee Jost, Skylar (Trevor Goff) Thomas, and Kenzie Thomas; great-grandchildren, Chandler, Truitt, Palmer, Court, Gage, Jude, Brady, Lucy, Willow, and Asher; nieces and nephews; and lifelong sister friend, Suellen Douglas.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home with a prayer service at 6 p.m.
A celebration of life will be held at Rookies on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Henderson Christian Community Outreach, P.O. Box 363, Henderson, Kentucky 42419-0363.
Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.
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