Barbara C Thomas

Arlington, Texas - Barbara Chieffalo Thomas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on April 1, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Barbara was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 15, 1943, to Margaret Chieffalo and Lieutenant Colonel Frank Chieffalo. Raised in a military family, Barbara along with her siblings moved to Panama where she completed high school and was voted Homecoming Queen. It is there Barbara met her beloved "Don", Major Donald Ray Thomas, whom she was married to for 57 years. Barbara and Don built a beautiful life together with their four children: Traci, Donnie, David and Chris. She was happiest spending time with her family and friends. A loyal TCU parent of her four TCU alumni children, one would often see Barbara dressed in her favorite color, purple, rooting for her beloved Frogs football and basketball teams.
Barbara, affectionately called Noni by her grandchildren, was loved by so many for her maternal way of caring for others. She was greatly devoted to her faith and attended St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 50 years. Barbara dedicated much of her free time to the church community and its school. She also was a staple in the Dallas and Atlanta wholesale market showrooms helping retailers select décor, clothing and houseware for their retail shops. Barbara had many talents, but family always came first. She was a pillar of strength and a cherished role model for her family.
Barbara is survived by her children, Traci Thomas Whittier, Donald Ray Thomas II (Lara), David Thomas (Monica) and Chris Thomas (Molly); her grandchildren, Thomas Whittier, Zachary Whittier, Carson Whittier, John Thomas, Charles Thomas, William Thomas, Henry Thomas and Lillian Thomas; her sister, Joan Chieffalo Arend (daughter, Severine Arend); her brother, Robert Chieffalo (daughter, Victoria Chieffalo); her brother, Rodger Chieffalo and his wife, Jacqueline Prophit Chieffalo (children-Isabella and Alexander Chieffalo); and her brother, Russell Chieffalo (children-Sophia and Rusty Chieffalo).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran School to aid those students in need of scholarships. Please visit to make a donation in honor of Barbara Thomas.