Wilma F. Thomas Obituary (1913 - 2004)

Wilma Frances Lawler Thomas, 90, of Taylorville, IL died at 7:40 pm Monday, June 7, 2004 in St. Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville, IL. She was born June 27, 1913 in Stonington, IL the daughter of John and Sarah Keppler Lawler. On November 1, 1932 she married Arthur Thomas in Springfield, IL and he preceded in death on January 9, 1999. Mrs. Thomas was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Taylorville, United Methodist Women and a former member of the B.P.W. She had been employed as the lunchroom coordinator for Taylorville Community School District #3 prior to her retirement. Surviving are 3 children: John Thomas and wife Pat of St. Louis, MO; Sally Combs and husband Dave and Pat McCollum and husband Gene both of Taylorville, IL. 8 grandchildren: Greg McCollum and wife Darrae of Vero Beach, FL; Kelley Davidson and husband John of Springfield, IL; Robin Moran and husband Marty of Western Springs, IL; Kristin Thomas of Wildwood, MO; Shawne Woodard and husband Jeff of Tremont, IL; Shad Combs and wife Patti of Phoenix, AZ; Megan Fuller and husband Tom of University City, MO and Lindsay Burns and husband Mark of Ballwin, MO. There are 17 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 8 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 12, 2004 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL with Rev. Bill Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, June 11, 2004 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Skilled Nursing Facility at St. Vincent Hospital both of Taylorville, IL.