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Emily Thomas Obituary

Thomas Emily M. Thomas, departed this life on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the age of 79; Beloved daughter of the late Evelyn and Atwood Thomas, Sr.; Sister of Miriam Page, Gustave and Byron E. Thomas, Sr. and the late Atwood, Sr., Elmo and Herbert Thomas; Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to Lucille Payne. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Phillip St. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 am; Visitation will begin at 8:30 am; Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery; Arrangements by DW Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.; Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Katherine Drexel Prep, preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 6 to Apr. 8, 2016.

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Sandra West

March 31, 2023

RIP Miss Emily, my mother JO-Ann follow you in resting Oct, 2016, you were so funny with you sense of humor, you always made my mother smile. My to both of you Continue to Rest In Peace

April 13, 2016

A woman of Faith, Emily was my classmate at St. Monica and Xavier Prep. She remained a dear friend. May all who love her be consoled in her home-going.Sr. M. Norbert

Denise Perkins Brown

April 10, 2016

Beverly and the Thomas Family, Auntie Emily will be missed and never forgotten. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family.

Rosa Mayfield Every

April 9, 2016

Take your rest Nanny, you've loved us and taught us things that you may not know we remember, you've shown us how to treat others and be well rounded adults and I thank. I love you and truly miss you

Sandra West

April 8, 2016

To the Family of Miss Emily,
I only knew Miss Emily a short time but during that time I loved her sprit it was full of good punches, she was a delightful person lots of laughter love and caring for others I truly appreciate her kindness and caring for my mother , Also she has a great sense of humor with a strong personality that I amire deeply . Miss Emily will be sadly miss but truly will not be forgot . Sandra West / Jo-Ann Williams

Deane Candiff Scott

April 7, 2016

May her soul rest in peace.

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Apr

9

Visitation

8:30 a.m.

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church,

1923 St. Phillip St., LA

Apr

9

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Peter Claver Catholic Church

1923 St. Phillip St., LA

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Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue

3933 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125

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