Jean Thomas

Jean Thomas, longtime resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, in Azle, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday 4, 2014, at Knox City Cemetery with Rev. Leon Burkham officiating and under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Visitation is planned for Wednesday evening, September 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home in Knox City located at 210 Ave. A.


Jean was born October 10, 2014, in Knox City, Texas to John Thomas Berryhill and Lillie Anna (Morris). She married Victor Thomas on July 2, 1942, in Marrietta, Oklahoma. Jean was a Future Homemaker Mother and Gifted and Talented Mother at Knox City High School. She loved taking care of others. Jean owned 'Jeans Dress Shop' in Knox City for 9 years. She was a beloved church member of Church of Christ in Knox City and Azle, Texas.


She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillie Berryhill; husband, Victor Thomas; and daughter, Carol Jean Crowson.


Jean is survived by her daughter, Diane Newsom of Azle, Texas and Roy Ootn; grandchildren, Brandon Nealson and Leea of Keller, Texas, Karae Wright of Sweetwater, Texas, Jason Crowson and Kristina of Phoenix, Arizona, and Troy Crowson of Utah; two great-grandchildren Ashley Wright Green and Justin Wright; and three great-great-grandchildren Gunner Green, Hailey Wright, and Kensie Wright.


If desired memorials can be given in Jean's name to American Cancer Society, 3402 N 1st St, Abilene, TX 79603 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.


A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Church of Christ in Azle, Texas.


Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.