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Lillie Thomas Obituary

LILLIE M. THOMAS EAST CHICAGO, IN Lillie M. Thomas, age 86, of East Chicago, IN passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at Aperion Care of Dolton in Dolton, IL. She is survived by three sons: Henry Thomas of Chicago, IL, Arthur Thomas of Bloomington, IN, Leonard Thomas, Sr of Dallas, TX; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters: Viola Samuels of East Chicago, Atleaner Hunter of Gary, Mattie B. Gary of Hatchechubbee, AL; one brother, Ozell Gary of Hatchechubbee, AL; one uncle, Benjamin Scott of Dallas, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016, 11:00 a.m. Hinton & Williams Funeral Home 4859 Alexander Avenue, East Chicago, Leonard Thomas, Sr., Eulogist. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016 Hinton & Williams Funeral Home from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Hinton & Williams is honored to be of service to the Thomas family during their time of loss.

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Published by The Times from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2016.

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Cherri Thornton

September 17, 2017

So sorry I just found out about Ms. Lillie. Please accept my belated condolences. My daughter Lana Thomas is not aware but I will inform her.

Kathy Kelly

November 2, 2016

Leonard, and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was such an important vessel in your lives, and she will be deeply missed. No one will replace your mother, but God can comfort your heart. Embrace your memories. Our condolences.
Kathy & Halonna Kelly

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