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Grace Lee Thomas
December 9, 1916 — July 7, 2012
Grace Lee Thomas of Selmer, Tennessee was born December 9, 1916 in McNairy County the daughter of the late Charlie S. and Ethel Wood Lee.
She was united in marriage to Fred Thomas on April 19, 1936. Mr. Thomas preceded her in death on October 28, 1998, following 62 years of marriage. Together, they owned and operated Thomas Oil Company in Selmer for many years.
Mrs. Thomas was the oldest living member of Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer. Her faith was steadfast; as her health declined and she could no longer attend church, you could go to her house daily and hear her listening to tape recordings of the Bible. Mrs. Thomas never spoke an unkind word, and was known for her kind and selfless nature. She was an encouraging person to all who knew her, and she was loved by many for her sweet, positive spirit. Mrs. Thomas made everyone feel welcome when they visited her home, whether family or friends of family. You couldn't help but be happy when you were with her. She had such an unusual bond with her grandchildren (who called her "Mamaw") and great-grandchildren (to whom she was "Granny"); she was their best friend in many instances. She always believed in them and their ambitions. Even though her family was large, she knew what was going on with each one and encouraged them daily. If everyone could be like Mrs. Thomas, the world would be a better place.
Mrs. Thomas departed this life on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her home in Selmer at the age of 95 Years, 6 Months, 28 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Robinson and husband L. T. of Iuka, Mississippi and Ruth Buckner and husband John of Gainesville, Florida; a son, Freddie Thomas, Jr. and wife Elaine of Selmer; nine grandchildren: Mitzi R. Southland, Dr. Mike Robinson, Kerri Bizzell, Tracy Thomas, Michelle R. Davis, Jennifer B. Gyr, Jill B. Wells, Christy R. Perkins, and John Buckner, IV; nineteen great- grandchildren: Kirby Davis, Joseph Waffird, Hunter Robinson, Kooper Davis, Jacob Waffird, Noah Thomas, William Wells, Joshua Waffird, Konnor Davis, Garrett Wells, Christian Wells, Laine Southward, Lindsey Southward, Jade Robinson Martin, Hannah Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Jordan Waffird, Briana Robinson, and Katie Davis; a sister, Mary Carroll Bassett of Lagrange, Georgia; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Thomas was also preceded in death by four siblings: Ernestine Hyneman, Pearl Anderson, Lloyd Lee, and Charles W. Lee.
She was united in marriage to Fred Thomas on April 19, 1936. Mr. Thomas preceded her in death on October 28, 1998, following 62 years of marriage. Together, they owned and operated Thomas Oil Company in Selmer for many years.
Mrs. Thomas was the oldest living member of Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer. Her faith was steadfast; as her health declined and she could no longer attend church, you could go to her house daily and hear her listening to tape recordings of the Bible. Mrs. Thomas never spoke an unkind word, and was known for her kind and selfless nature. She was an encouraging person to all who knew her, and she was loved by many for her sweet, positive spirit. Mrs. Thomas made everyone feel welcome when they visited her home, whether family or friends of family. You couldn't help but be happy when you were with her. She had such an unusual bond with her grandchildren (who called her "Mamaw") and great-grandchildren (to whom she was "Granny"); she was their best friend in many instances. She always believed in them and their ambitions. Even though her family was large, she knew what was going on with each one and encouraged them daily. If everyone could be like Mrs. Thomas, the world would be a better place.
Mrs. Thomas departed this life on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her home in Selmer at the age of 95 Years, 6 Months, 28 Days. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Robinson and husband L. T. of Iuka, Mississippi and Ruth Buckner and husband John of Gainesville, Florida; a son, Freddie Thomas, Jr. and wife Elaine of Selmer; nine grandchildren: Mitzi R. Southland, Dr. Mike Robinson, Kerri Bizzell, Tracy Thomas, Michelle R. Davis, Jennifer B. Gyr, Jill B. Wells, Christy R. Perkins, and John Buckner, IV; nineteen great- grandchildren: Kirby Davis, Joseph Waffird, Hunter Robinson, Kooper Davis, Jacob Waffird, Noah Thomas, William Wells, Joshua Waffird, Konnor Davis, Garrett Wells, Christian Wells, Laine Southward, Lindsey Southward, Jade Robinson Martin, Hannah Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Jordan Waffird, Briana Robinson, and Katie Davis; a sister, Mary Carroll Bassett of Lagrange, Georgia; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Thomas was also preceded in death by four siblings: Ernestine Hyneman, Pearl Anderson, Lloyd Lee, and Charles W. Lee.
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