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Nancy Thomas Obituary
Van Etten - Nancy Lynn Thomas, 62, of Van Etten, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. She was born in Elmira, NY November 16, 1957, the daughter of Freeman and Eunice (Hodge) Cooper. She was predeceased by her parents and sister Cindy Robbins. Nancy is survived by her husband Paul J. Thomas, Jr.; three children: Kimberly (Charles) Garrison, Carrie (Mark) Hess and Jason (Mary) Thorpe; ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers Herb (Wanda) Cooper and Gary Cooper; nieces, nephews and many friends. She was an active member of the Reynoldsville United Methodist Church. A private family service will be held. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Town of Catharine, Odessa, New York.
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Sarah Kelley
July 2, 2020
Momma Thomas you will be missed dearly... I am here for any of you if you need me and Carrie and Mark you know I always got you... I love you all very much!!
Teresa Deyo
July 1, 2020
Carrie and Mark and family, so sorry for you loss. Your in our prayers.
Love Aunt Teresa& Uncle Pastor Jack
Carol and Tim Sandstrom
July 1, 2020
Paul and family, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time.
Maribeth Elmquist
July 1, 2020
kim and family Im so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great woman and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers love you all
Doreen ( Scott) Wilson
June 30, 2020
Nancy was my childhood friend along with Cindy. Now missing them both.. but blessed for sure to have had them in my life.. hugs and prayers to the family.. hang on there kids.. remember the good times n keep those memories..
Laura & Ray Cody
June 30, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Shelley (Bennett) Evans
June 30, 2020
So very sorry to hear about your mom Jason, she was a sweet lady! You and your family are in my thoughts! I hope you are able to find comfort in all your memories! Love ya and miss you my friend!
Bonnie Mallen
June 30, 2020
Nancy was a wonderful person and a great friend.
Jack and Ann
June 30, 2020
Kim,
Jack and I are so sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at
this time of healing.
We love you❤. We missed you Yesterday.
Tammy Givin Vona
June 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your memories be a comfort to you.
Vanessa Hadden
June 30, 2020
My deepest condolences, I have some fond memories of aunt Nancy, when i was younger, Fly high you are free of any healthy or physical issues. Until we meet again the family is in my prayers.
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