Dorothy Elizabeth "Nana" Smith Thomas

Dorothy Elizabeth Smith Thomas, 90, went to be with her heavenly father on July 13, 2010 at the home of her children Rebecca and Leonard Murray after an extended illness. She was a faithful servant of the Lord, devoted wife, and loving mother.

She was born on March 17, 1920 in Jessup, Georgia to parents Sarah E. Anderson Smith and William F. Smith. At a young age, her family moved to Quincy, FL, where she graduated from high school.

In 1944, she married Ira Alvin Thomas. The family moved to Lake City, FL in 1956 where she spent most of her adult life. Ira preceded her in death after 63 years of marriage in 2007.

Surviving children include daughters; Elaine Thomas Barber, Lake City, FL Cece Thomas Grillo (Ray) St. Augustine, FL Rebecca Thomas Murray (Leonard) Fruit Cove, FL Teresa Thomas Allison (Steve) Lake City, FL and one son, Ira Derrick Thomas, Little Meadows, PA.

She was known as Nana to eleven grandchildren; Thomas Barber, Derrick Thomas, Gerald Thomas, Wendy Thomas Hasty, Duane Thomas, Ryan Grillo, Daryl Grillo, Matthew Murray, Joshua Murray, Stephanie Allison and Amanda Allison. Eight great grandchildren also survive. She had six siblings and is survived by one sister, Louise Jammes, of Jacksonville, FL.


Obituary courtesy of “Gunner” findagrave.com