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A mass for Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. today, March 5, 2008, in the chapel at St. Columba Catholic Church with Father Patrick Gallagher officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Thomas was born July 30, 1925, in Valley Cottage, N.Y., to Biaggio "Frank" and Lena Sberna. She graduated from Fordham University and married Cherry Mack Thomas, from Headland, on Sept. 4, 1949.
She was employed with the Southeast Alabama Medical Center as a Medical Technologist until she retired and then later continued as a volunteer until 2000. Mrs. Thomas was a parishioner at St. Columba Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Teresina (John) DeSilverti; a granddaughter, Laura Bianca Thomas.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by her son, Charles Mack Thomas and his wife, Becky, of Auburn; her daughters, Barbara Lee Hendrix of Billingsely and Patricia Ann Thomas of Atlanta; her grandson, Dylan C. Hendrix; and granddaughters, Jennifer N. Thomas and Rachel M. Hendrix.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ralph Hendrix, Paul Hendrix, Lee Thomas and Mike Dagistein.
Ward Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory at Memory Hill Cemetery, (334) 792-4194, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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debbie otoole
March 5, 2008
From knowing Rosa since I was a child, learning from her as a student, to working with her as an adult; I have so many memories of her that they would fill a book. From her quick wit, kindness & dedication to her faith, family, friends, & job, she will always be tops on my "most memorable characters" list.
My mother, Nell & I extended our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Charles, Pat & Barbara on their loss of such an extraordinary woman.
God Bless,
Debbie Hendrickson O'Toole
Michelel J. Prockup
March 5, 2008
Just seeing your mother's name brought back such a flood of memories. Rosa was a dear and devoted friend of my mother's.(Lucienne Johnson) I will always think of her with great affection because she was an absolute gift to my mother. During my mom's long illness, Rosa visited, brought food and laughter, and shared her deep faith. She was a great blessing to everyone in my family. God be with you all during this time. I imagine that Rosa and my mom are catching up on old times now in heaven.
Liz Johnson
March 4, 2008
I'm so sorry to learn that your mother died. She was such a good friend to my mother, Lucienne Johnson and so kind to me and my brothers and sisters when my mother died. I know she will be missed.
Sylvia Gross
March 4, 2008
Thomas Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Rosa at SEAMC for severals years and loved her. I know you will miss her. May God's peace be with you. Sylvia Harrell Gross
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Amy Malecki
March 4, 2008
Pat,
Your mother was such a wonderful warm, loving and gentle person and I will remember her beautiful smile. I have always been grateful to her for the care and friendship she gave to my mother - Lucienne Johnson. They shared a very long and deep friendship. Please accept my sympathy in your loss. Amy
Karen Mulawski
March 3, 2008
Pat, so sorry to hear about your mother. My sincere condolences.
Karen Mulawski
Barbara Orisich
March 3, 2008
Out of friendship and love for Pat Thomas, daughter of Rosa Thomas, I extend my sympathy and condolences to her family.
Sarra & Bo David
March 3, 2008
Our deepest condolences to our friend Pat and the family.
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