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Ms. Thomas was born in Wynne, AR in 1949. She moved to Gainesville in 1986 after living in Arkansas, Canada, Minnesota, Africa, and Washington.
She was an elementary school teacher in Canada and at Wiles Elementary School in Gainesville, FL. Ms. Thomas was a master teacher who taught in many venues including University City Church of Christ who was her church family. She taught children and ladies classes, Lads 2 Leaders, and classes at Florida Bible Camp in addition to teaching her own children many life lessons. Through her teaching endeavors, she shared her love of education with many people, encouraging them to love learning and the subjects she taught.
At various times, she prepared food for Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, St. Francis House, and House of Hope. Before her onset of cancer, Ms. Thomas donated blood often, almost reaching the 5 galloneer stage.
Survivors include her daughter, Jana Coffey of MD; her son, Justin Thomas of FL; and her sisters, Holly Allen of TN and Gena Granberg of WA.
In lieu of flowers, Ms. Thomas requested Memorials be made to, Florida Bible Camp, 2087 SE Bible Camp St., High Springs, FL 32643
A Memorial will be held on Saturday, Oct 12 at 11 a.m. at University City Church of Christ, 4626 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605.
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Laura Dearinger
July 24, 2025
Dear Judy´s precious family,
Your Mother always smiled -a beautiful , confident , lovely smile. She found joy in her work even when she faced challenges , and she shared love, hope, and peace with her students and her colleagues! She was a blessing !
Carolyn Jackson
September 27, 2024
I remember Judy as a kind, friendly sister in Christ. She was so hospitable. When she invited me over to her home she ask me to sign her visitor book . Judy will be missed My condolences to the family
A sister in Christ, Carolyn Jackson
Laura Dearinger
September 12, 2024
To her family , your Mother loved you so very much ! She shared her faith and love with everyone ! She inspired her students ,and loved teaching children to read.
Judy was a wonderful listener ,and always gave thoughtful advice to her students . She was a wonderful friend! She lived a beautiful life ! May we all remember her courageous spirit , warm smile, and her love for God, family, and friends.
Laura Dearinger
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Yvonne. Hughes
September 10, 2024
Judy Thomas was a caring and wonderful co-worker loved by her students and everyone she meet at Wiles Elementary . She will be dearly missed.
Yvonne E. Hughes
Sept. 2024
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