Connie Sue Thomas

Connie Sue Thomas, 75 of Arlington passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born in Bluffton, Ohio on October 21, 1950 to Franklin and Neva (Bibler) Livingston. Connie married Tom Thomas on June 6, 1970 and he survives, along with four children; Cindy (Tony) Boyd of Cleveland, Brian (Tammy) Thomas of Bowling Green, Tim (Peggy) Thomas of Arlington and Carrie (Curt) Chunat of Alliance, Ohio. Connie is also survived by nine grandchildren; Malinda, Allison (Chris), Ryan, Ryder, Sidney, Mallory, Eli, Andy, Jonathon, brothers; Dennis (Candy) Livingston of Upper Sandusky, John (Kay) Livingston of Arlington, Ronald Livingston of Cridersville and a sister, Denise (Craig) Durliat of Arlington. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Danny Joe. Connie was a 1968 graduate of Riverdale High School and was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church serving as church treasurer. She worked at Marathon Oil Company and was a Creative Memories consultant, retiring in 2014. She was a huge supporter of the Riverdale and Alliance High School Show Choirs where she was known as Grandma Connie. For many years, she enjoyed enjoyed putting up her Christmas light display and was affectionately known as the Christmas light queen. Connie enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing and canning and often used those skills to give to others. Connie was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and was a former member of the Arlington Young Farmers. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington and for one half hour prior to the service (9:30 - 10:00 AM) on Saturday. A funeral service will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Arlington with Pastor Al Schnipke officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Connie to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Tom Thomas, 13730 St. Rt. 103, Arlington, OH 45814. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.