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Mattie E. Coulter Thomas

Mattie E. Coulter Thomas obituary

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THOMAS Mattie E. Coulter Thomas "Bunnie", 57, of Columbus, passed away March 2, 2010 at the Zusman House. She was born April 1, 1952 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, the ninth child of George and Edith Coulter. Mattie attended school in North Carolina to the third grade and moved with her family to Columbus, Ohio in 1961. Mattie graduated from Linden McKinley High School class of 1970 then went on to attend Bliss College. She worked for the US Postal Service for 5 years and after leaving the post office, Mattie sought employment at The Ohio State University Hospital as a pharmacist technician. Mattie stayed employed there for 32 years and received awards for Pharmacist of the Year in 1995 and 2009. Mattie was totally devoted to her family. She had a big, generous heart and was always willing to lend a hand to help others. She enjoyed singing Gospel music, playing bingo, cooking and OSU football. Mattie was a strong woman that was full of life. Her main love in life was her family. Mattie was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church and recently started attending First Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents Edith and George Coulter, granddaughter Alexis Leann Coulter, sisters Edith Claudette Harper and Mary "Cookie" Allen, nephew Michael S. Coulter and father-in-law Richard E. Thomas, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Richard Thomas III; sons, Steven D. Coulter, Richard A. Thomas; step-daughter, Demetrius Foster; sisters, Nannie "Penny" Sharpe of Virginia, Carolyn "Dimples" Coulter of Cleveland; brothers, George R. (Jennie) Coulter of Virginia, Samuel F. Coulter, William P. (Cora) Coulter, Sr., John C. (Beverly) Coulter and Donald G. (Merlene) Coulter; mother-in-law, Alma Thomas; sister-in-law, Leslie Porter; grandchildren, Steven, Jordan, Trent and Jayln Coulter, Kenya Thomas; Godson, Trulaine Joshua Hardgrow; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to caregivers, Merlene Coulter and Penny Sharpe, my husband and sons and all the friends at The Ohio State University Pharmacist Department. God bless you all. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010 at the First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43232, where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Bishop Timothy Clarke will be officiating with interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Memorial contributions may be made to Zusman Hospice, 1151 College Ave., Columbus, Ohio in memory of Mattie. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Mattie.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Mar. 4, 2010.

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January 3, 2011

I remember Mattie from Linden-McKinley HS. She is one of the few I recall from back then.

Norma Clanin

May 9, 2010

Oh, Mattie...you had such a loving soul. It is so shocking to hear of your passing. You showed such caring to patients and staff even if you were super busy and had a zillion things to do. May God comfort your family and ensure your life examples are remembered by all. We will miss you, friend!

Lori Pace-Johnston

March 8, 2010

I was hired at OSUMC not too far behind Bunny. As a matter of fact I met her before I was hired when I came to visit my sister for lunch my first year of college. When I left the third floor, we would see each other in passing, catch up in less than 5 minutes,reminding each other that we remember when work was fun! To her family; I don't know a soul at OSU who did not love her and cherish her "upbeat" personality. That is a legacy to cherish! May God Bless, and even in our loss remember he "always" knows best. I luv ya Bunny! LPJ

March 5, 2010

To the family of Mattie, you have my deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. may God continue to comfort Penny & Dimples and the entire family. I saw her at church and we talked and I thank God for that. She was my very best friend at Linmoor and Linden-McKinley and me and the crew will miss her.

Doug Thompson

Dr. Ronza R Nash

March 5, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Roland Poindexter

March 5, 2010

Back in the day, Mattie was a person that was liked, by all that knew her.
May God grant peace to your family.
From a Classmate From Linden.

Jakki Byrd

March 5, 2010

Steve and Family,

Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God Bless and Keep you.




The Johnson Family

Dolores, Jakki, Jason & Jarrett Johnson

Yolanda (Owens) Merriweather

March 5, 2010

My sincere sympathy to the family, high school class mate.

Yolanda (Owens) Merriweather

Marvina (Harrell) Johnson & Family

March 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

James & Vie Harrell

March 4, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Susie Lewis

March 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Her beautiful smile will certainly be missed. May God give you strength. Susie and Phil Lewis (Bulldogs)

March 4, 2010

Penny and Family,

May you find comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time.

Seriata Fleming-Johnson

Joan Peaks

March 4, 2010

our prayers are with you in your time sorrow. may God bless you and comfort you all.

A high school friend

erma frazier

March 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leslie Thomas-Porter

March 4, 2010

We will certainly miss Bunny. She had such a sweet and generous soul, and she took loving care of our son and brother. We know that she is resting in God's arms now, and we will all see her again in Heaven.

Gail Ware

March 4, 2010

Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature;old things are passed away; behold, all things become new. You are new again. We love you and will miss you Aunt Bunny. Love Gail.

Lynn Corpron

March 4, 2010

Please know you are in my prayers! Mattie was a special soul! God needed her before we wanted to let her go. But trust in the knowledge we will see her again! She will be waiting, singing in the Heavenly choir, for us!
Love to you all.

Judy Mayo-Taite

March 4, 2010

I am saddened to hear of Mattie's passing. I went to Linden with her. She was a very pleasant girl, back then and a great cheerleader for our Linden Panthers. May God give you strength as you go through your grieving and loss of a truly, lovely lady.

March 4, 2010

My aunt will forever be in our hearts and our thoughts. We will miss her laughter, dance moves, and her Gumbo. Love you always.

Niece Gail, Great Niece Krista, Samantha, Great Nephew Aaron Ware.

lenora hairston

March 4, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

March 4, 2010

We love and miss you so much Bunnie you will Forever be in our hearts... God truly has another Angel in his kingdom...I know you're in good hands and you will never suffer anymore..We love you aunt Bunnie-Love your niece Cindy & Family

Kim Summers

March 4, 2010

May God bless and keep you in the passing of your loved one. God has one more beautiful angel in his choir and you all have one very special angel looking over you.

Her niece

March 4, 2010

My aunt's light will forever shine in our hearts...we miss her terribly, but above all else we trust God, that she is in His eternal rest...at peace and in no more pain. We love you Bunnie - love your niece

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