Betty Lou Thomas, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.  Betty was a quiet servant of Christ and labored tirelessly to do God’s work.

Betty was preceded by her parents, Arthur and Betty Dreyer; her sisters, Rosella Lueders, Oradell Kuklock, Edna Cloeter; brother, Lloyd Dreyer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Clayton J. Thomas; son, Mark (Kathy) Thomas; daughter, Nancy L. (Phil) Langford; son, Dave J. (Terri) Thomas; daughter, Connie M. (Jon) Hartness; brothers, Marvin (Donna) Dreyer, Wendell (Karen) Dreyer; grandchildren, Seth, Zac, Kaitlin, Jared, Taylor, Josh , Stephanie and Emily; great grandchildren, Addison, Savannah, William, Avery, Anna, Ella, and awaiting the arrival of Maggie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m.  A funeral service will be will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Keith Beasley officiating.  There will be a committal service in the mausoleum at Sherwood Memorial Park following the funeral.

The family wishes that any memorial donations to be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Betty’s name.