Deaconess Nancy Leola Thomas Obituary
We bid farewell to Deaconess Nancy Leola Thomas (Montpelier, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 1, 2025 at the age of 90. Deaconess Nancy Leola touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deaconess Nancy Leola Thomas to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nancy L. Johnson and Thaddeus Johnson; her husband Richard L. Thomas, Sr.; and her sons, Richard L. Thomas, Jr. and Gibson S. Thomas.
She is survived by: her siblings, John Johnson, Martha Giles and Marie Patterson Valentine; her children, Cynthia Hall (Melvin) of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Shirley Copeland of Charlottesville, VA, Sandra Graham (Don) of Richmond, VA and Sherman M. Thomas (Yvette) of Montpelier, VA; her daughters-in-law, Mariela Thomas of Henrico, VA and Gwendonetta Thomas of Montpelier, VA; her grandchildren, Melvin Hall, Mark Hall, Megan Hall, Nancy Graham, Danita Stewart, Richard Thomas III, Brian Thomas, Shawn Thomas, Japhet Thomas, Tacyana Thomas, Jonathan Thomas and Romeo Thomas; and her in-laws, Dora Thomas, Linda Jones (Clay), Barbara Simpson (Edward), Rev. Sherman Thomas and John Thomas (Agnes). She is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, friends.
Viewing was held on Friday, March 7th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bethany Baptist Church (14683 Bethany Church Rd, Montpelier, VA 23192). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 7th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
