Monday, November 3, 2008

In Memory of Deborah Joan Thomas

Deborah Joan Thomas (August 12, 1952-November 1, 2008)

As many of you know, JBT’s mother passed away this weekend after a long battle with heart problems. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Here is Mrs. Thomas’ obituary as it appeared in the Knoxville News-Sentinel:

THOMAS, DEBORAH JOAN - age 56 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2008 at her home. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Bearden. She was retired from TVA. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Stella Thomas; brother, Watt Wesley Thomas; sister, Judy Thomas. Survived by sons, Jared Thomas and fiancé Shannon Brown and Josh Thomas and special friend, Maggie Roberts; brothers and sister-in-law, Roy Edward, Jr. and Helen Thomas and James William Thomas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Paul Blackburn, Nancy Shepard, Mary and Gary Rader and Vanna and Terry Rhoden; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 5-7 pm Monday at Weaver's Chapel with a celebration of life service to follow at 7 pm. Dr. Larry Fields officiating. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Deborah at her website http://www.mem.com/. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.

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