Millie Thomas

Thomas, Millie (Booie)

Leesburg, VA: Millie (Booie) Thomas, age 82, formerly of 1255 Chase Court, Binghamton, passed away July 2, 2012 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living, Leesburg, VA. Millie is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Cliff Thomas of Binghamton. She was a wonderful mother to her son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Marjorie Thomas of Sausalito, CA; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and John Caruso of St. Louis, MO, Cheryl and Don Herman of Purcellville, VA. Millie was blessed with five grandchildren, Marissa Cook, Becky Thomas, Abby Thomas, Shaun Herman, Chelsea Herman; great-granddaughter, Kylie Cook; brother, Bud Shaw; and sister, Beverly Fox; and a host of relatives and friends. Millie was known as an avid traveler to all who knew her. If you were going on a trip and she had been there, she could give you advice on where to stay, what to do and where to eat. For many years she planned group trips that took her and Cliff to China, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, countless trips to Europe, the Caribbean and the United States. Her favorite destination was Bruges, Belgium, Giverny, France and Boothbay Harbor, Maine. She spent countless hours preparing photo albums that identified everywhere they had been. Millie was also known for playing cards. She was up for doing anything and always with a smile. She was a member, and former Trustee of Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Binghamton, a Charter Member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 1645; was Secretary of her Binghamton North High School graduating class of 1948. She was a retired employee of Link Flight Simulation. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, July 8th, at 12:30 p.m. at the THOMAS J. SHEA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 137 Robinson St., Binghamton. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 7th, from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:30 till the time of the service. Entombment will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 549 Chenango St., Binghamton, NY 13901.