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Coralee May Thomas

1938 - 2025

Coralee May Thomas obituary, 1938-2025, Nenana, AK

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

Coralee Thomas Obituary

Coralee May Thomas, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a cherished member of the family and community of Nenana, known for her warmth, kindness and unwavering love.

Born on Oct. 6, 1938 in Medford, Oregon, Coralee lived a life full of compassion, laughter and strength. She dedicated herself to her family, always putting their needs first and creating a loving home where memories were made and traditions passed down.

She is survived by her children; Connie Tyler, Debbie (White) Allen and Mike White; grandchildren, Theresa (Mark) Smith, Mariah (Ashton) Leewhenheuk, Haley Tyler, Jamie Tyler, Jessica White, Kyle (Anesha) Krause and Britney White; great-grandchildren, Antoine Alstrom, Adryanna Morris, Aubrey Simmons, Jevohn (Caitlyn) Clarke, Dalen Davis, Miranda (Roo) Smith, Catrina White-Simmons, Devon and Tanner Krause, Alivia and Madison Oehrig, and Lincoln and Vaughn Kroll; and great-great-grandchildren, Avaya and Amora Clarke, Chance Alstrom, and Emery Alstrom.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. June 28, 2025, at the Nenana Tribal Hall, graveside service. A potlatch will take place at 6 p.m. at the Hall. Bring a dish and share memories.

Coralee will be deeply missed but forever remembered!

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

Published by Daily News-Miner on Jun. 16, 2025.

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Susan Haas Black

June 18, 2025

My deepest condolences to Coralee's family. The Black family absolutely adored her for her humility, kindness and enduring sense of humor. She had a heart as big as the universe, especially when it came to children. May she rest in peace...

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