Erma Neal Thomas Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Erma Neal Thomas (Emerald Isle, North Carolina), born in Wayne County, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Erma Neal left this world on December 28, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Erma Neal Thomas or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Erma Neal is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Erma Neal's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her husband Jay Thomas (JC); her parents, Grover Neal and Alice Thompson Neal; and her brother Donald Cecil Neal, Sr. of Goldsboro. She is survived by: her children, Cathy Thomas (Carolyn Dunn) of Raleigh and Chris Thomas (Wendy) of Goldsboro; her grandchildren, Cassie Thomas Barnes (Chris) of Goldsboro and Dillon Thomas of Goldsboro; and her great grandchildren, Trevor, Tabitha and Gavin.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Emerald Isle Baptist Church (304 Emerald Plantation Rd, Emerald Isle, NC 28594). Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location.
