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ESSIE THOMAS Obituary
ESSIE MAE THOMAS
July 11, 1928 - Mar. 4, 2014
Essie Thomas, 86, of El Centro, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 of a massive heart attack at Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley.
She was born July 11, 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was married to Clifford Thomas on February 5, 1946 in Yuma, AZ.
Services are pending.
Essie is survived by her sons, Stan Thomas of Imperial and Willie Thomas of El Centro; brothers, Otis Kiles of Upland, CA and Leonard Kiles of Carson, CA; sister, Wilma Lewis of Upland, CA and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for ESSIE THOMAS
Christina Mallobox-Ross
March 25, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.. May you seek comfort in The Lord...
The Rector- Mallobox-Ross Families
Robert Linton
March 20, 2014
Miss you, love you...
Yatta Kiles
March 19, 2014
Rest In Heaven Aunt Essie I will miss you dearly, but I know you're in a better place now. No more suffering, no more sorrows. I will always love you, your nephew Yatta
March 15, 2014
We offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers for you and with you Stan, Liz and your children, and Willie for Mother EssieThomas passing. We share in your sorrow so allow the Lord Jesus Christ to comfort you as He is able to comfort us all in our time of mourning.
Prayerfully,
Rev. Avery & Angela Dees
Maggie Shanks
March 10, 2014
Such a wonderful lady, I will always remember how sweet she was with me, welcoming me into her family with so much love. Will be miss!!!
Albert Thomas
March 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with my cousins Stanley and Willie and the rest of the family. Essie has been in my thoughts, I feel blessed for the love and honesty she shared, I always knew where I stood with her and she would tell the Truth even when it was not popular; I mean she would even tell on herself...lol She taught me how to cook with ginger and curry and make "hindu chicken". The memories are precious and I will cherish them all.
All Love, Thomas
Jimmy Staton
March 9, 2014
One of my favorite people! RIP!
Sharon Housouer
March 9, 2014
I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Essie. She always put a smile on my face. Such an eloquent woman who loved her family deeply. I will miss my friend and her beautiful smile. Another one of God's angels.
Michael Lewis
March 9, 2014
Condolences to the Thomas family. My thoughts and prayers are continually with you.
Jon Shanks
March 9, 2014
Our condolences to the family. Rest in peace Aunt Essie.
Carson Johnson
March 9, 2014
Essie was more a aunt to me than a neighbor, she always treated me like i was one of hers, i grew up knowing that she loved me and my family, i will truly miss her, she was a special person to all that knew her
Eleanor Moyza
March 8, 2014
Essie was the sweetest lady that I had the pleasure of knowing. She was also a friend of my mother, Mrs. Eva V. Moyza for many years and I think they knew each other in school when they were children. I would see her once in a while at Town Shop Clothing Store when I still lived in The Valley and we would chat. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace, Essie.
With Sympathy,
Eleanor Moyza
Eleanor Moyza
March 8, 2014
Mrs. Thomas was a friend of my mother, Mrs. Eva V. Moyza for many years and I think they knew each other in school when they were children. I would see her once in a while at Town Shop Clothing Store when I still lived in The Valley and we would chat. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace, Essie.
With Sympathy,
Eleanor Moyza
Rosie Valenzuela
March 7, 2014
Essie will be truly missed by us all that love her. She made the world a better place with her beautiful personality & smile.
Thomas & Kiles Family:
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time.
Take comfort in the Wonderful memories she has left you all.
Eleanor Moyza
March 7, 2014
Mrs. Thomas was a friend of my mother, Mrs. Eva V. Moyza for many years and I think they knew each other in school when they were children. I would see her once in a while at Town Shop Clothing Store when I still lived in The Valley and we would chat. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace, Essie.
With Sympathy,
Eleanor Moyza
Vivian Washingom
March 7, 2014
My condolences to the family for their loss. I remember Essie as always being beautifully made-up, her makeup was impeccable, she had the prettiest smile and would always greet you with both a smile and a hug. She was truly a beautiful Lady and will be missed.
Ethel Bussey
March 7, 2014
Essie has been a close and dear friend for many, many years. I will miss chatting with her. Rest peacefully my friend!!!
To the family, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
Ethel Bussey & Family
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