Mary Knepper Thomason's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2025 in Defuniak Springs, Florida

Mary Knepper Thomason

December 24, 1927 - January 9, 2025 (97 years old)

Defuniak Springs, Florida

Mary Knepper Thomason's obituary , Passed away on January 9, 2025 in Defuniak Springs, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Family Funeral Home

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Mary Knepper Thomason

December 24, 1927 - January 9, 2025 (97 years old)

Defuniak Springs, Florida

Mary Knepper Thomason Obituary

The passing of Mary Knepper Thomason of Defuniak Springs, Florida, born in Christmas, Florida leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 9, 2025 at the age of 97. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Glen E. Thomason; her parents, Parley Knepper and Lela Knepper; and her siblings, John Knepper and Anna Gurnea.

She is survived by: her children, Dawn Manning, Lesa Harrison (Don), Cyndi Goolsby (Dale), Julie Guy (Bert) and Eddie Thomason (Melissa); her grandchildren, Kirsten Manning Sandhu (Johnny), Josh Manning (Kiki), Marilee Manning Breitner Reid (James), Deanna Harrison Booth Neil (Carl), Christopher Goolsby (Kalen), Cole Goolsby (Brianna), Hunter Guy Justin (Ashley), Sam Thomason and Ty Thomason; and her great grandchildren, Kayleigh (Ben), Max, Mia, Marley, Benjamin, Beren, Rebekah, Glen, Kaitlynn, Gabrielle, Eli, Zoe, Addison, Granger, Cade and Carter.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Calendar First Baptist Church (216 Live Oak Ave W, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435).

In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to First Baptist Church building fund, St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Samaritan's Purse.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McDonald Family Funeral Home



Sat

Jan 18

Celebration of life

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Calendar First Baptist Church
216 Live Oak Ave W, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

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