Lavina (Schurle) Thomas

November 10, 1924 - January 26, 2021 (96 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

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Lavina (Schurle) Thomas

November 10, 1924 - January 26, 2021 (96 years old)

Carbondale, Illinois

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Lavina (Schurle) Thomas Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2021-01-30T16:30:00
End: 2021-01-30T16:30:00
Location: Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lavina (Schurle) Thomas of Carbondale, Illinois, born in Manhattan, Kansas, who passed away on January 26, 2021, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Schurle and Caroline Schurle (Boettcher); and her siblings, Norman, Wayne, Harold, Clarence, Merton, Fern Lauve and Ruth DeWyke.

She is survived by: her children, Clarence W. Thomas, III (Laura) of Carbondale, IL, Terri Glasser (Matt) of Carterville, IL and Tedi L. Thomas (Seth Raila) of Carbondale, IL; and her grandchildren, Thomas S. Raila of Dayton, OH, Sarah C. Glasser of Carterville, IL and Katherine A. Raila of Carbondale, IL.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Keats United Methodist Church or to the Alzheimer's Association.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

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January 28, 2021

Karen Lee Rivas wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the amazing woman, Mama T. She has always had a special place in my heart. She was so lucky to have T, Teri and Teddy to look after her. I will always remember her taking her trips back to Kansas to clear the “cobwebs” from her mind. She was a very special woman and will be missed by many. All my love, Karen Lee-Rivas”

January 28, 2021

Zola Van wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Thomas family, I remember the first time I met your mother at 710 Bookstore. She impressed me because she was such a take-charge person. For a long time, I knew her only as Momma T, and it was fitting as she seemed to be a mother to so many. Throughout the years it has always been evident that her greatest joy and purpose was that of her family, her children. Truly you are her greatest legacy, and may she rest in peace forever in that comfort. You will be remembered, dearest Momma T.”

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