Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas obituary, Bonne Terre, MO

Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chapel Hill Mortuary & Memorial Gardens - Cedar Hill on Dec. 29, 2025.
Carolyn Thomas, 83, of Terre Du Lac, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto. Born August 22, 1942, in St. Louis to Charles and Melva Nelson, she retired from teaching Early Childhood at Affton/Lindberg School District and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Kenny Thomas, and sister Jeanne Northcutt. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 65 years, William "Bill" Thomas; daughters Sandra (Gary) McGlone, Terri (Wil Schirer) Clatto; grandchildren, Kenny, Mark, and Jonathan; siblings Kenny (Irene) Nelson and Janet Seigo.

Memorial visitation begins at 10 am, followed by the service at 11 am on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Chapel Hill Mortuary, Cedar Hill, MO. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Chapel Hill Mortuary & Memorial Gardens - Cedar Hill

6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, MO 63016

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