Mary Helen Thomas Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Helen Thomas (Gainesville, Georgia), born in Elberton, Georgia, who passed away on November 30, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Helen Thomas to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sallie Mae Cade Fortson and Peter Fortson; her sister Gladys Fortson; and her son Gregory Kent Hawes. She is survived by: her siblings, Peter Fortson Jr. (Sanda), Emma Jordan, Joanne Young (Franklin) and Maggie Jackson (Steve); her son James Hawes (Jennifer); and her grandchildren, Squanka Thomas, Rico Hawes (Chrisshuna), Kendra Merck (Paul), Tavarvess Ware (Jodi) and Justin Hawes (Tonya). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
