Susan Noelle Thomas

1958 - 2026

Susan Noelle Thomas obituary, 1958-2026, Benton, AR

Susan Noelle Thomas

1958 - 2026

BORN

1958

DIED

2026

Susan Thomas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2026.
Susan Noelle Thomas, 67, of Benton, passed away on January 4, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1958 to the late Leslie and Mary Smith. She was also preceded in death by her sister Deborah Smith and brother Randell Smith.

Susan used her creativity for many years to work from home sewing while raising her children. Then she worked as co-owner of Benton Sheet Metal. Susan was passionate about advocating for "the least of these" and her happy place was the beach.

She is survived by her three children, Derek Thomas (Catina), Kacie Woodmansee (Lee) and Emma Purifoy (Ray); seven grandchildren, Callie, Letty, Sophia, Olivia, Everett, Bennett, and Kaileigh; and two sisters, Lori Holden (Wes), and Teri Powell (Bill).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The CALL in Arkansas.

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

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Phyllis Conrad

January 12, 2026

Emma, Kacie and Derek,
Rick and I are saddened to hear of Susan´s passing. We had many good times at the Island House with your family! Please accept our sincere condolences! May God comfort you as you grieve!

Love, Phyllis and Rick Conrad
Austin, Texas

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