Delores Thomas Tampa, Florida Obituary

Delores Thomas

<p><strong>Mother Delores V. Thomas</strong>, of Tampa, Florida, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021, 11:00AM at Exciting Faith Alive 5705 E 32nd St. Tampa, FL 33619 with Pastor Antonio Hawkins and Pastor Steve Love officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 US 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church at 10:45AM. There will be no viewing after the Eulogy.</p> <p>Mrs. Thomas was a native and life-long resident of Tampa, Florida for 87 years. She attended Don Thompson High School. Delores was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grandmother, and aunt. She was a dedicated Christian that loved the Lord, life, and her family. She remained a devoted member of her church until she was called home to be with her heavenly father.</p> <p>Mother Thomas was preceded in death by her loving husband, Willie Thomas; beloved parents, Mack Glen and Mary Bryant (Weetie); stepfather, Deacon Leo Bryant; grandparents: Walter and Mary Tucker; sister, Rudean Lindsay; stepsisters: Frances Williams and Barbara Radcliffe; sons: Ronald Thomas and James Hightower; grandchildren: Robert and Robin Thomas; nephews: David Woodard and John Williams Jr; step grandson, Talmage Jones.</p> <p>She leaves to cherish her memories five children: Wayne Thomas Sr., Wendell Thomas (Dorothy), Robert Thomas (Pamela), Darryl Sims and Ricky Jackson (Nicole); brother, William Avant; stepsister, Betty Dixon; grandchildren: Shawanda Rogers (Jermaine), Wayne Thomas Jr., Roniece Smith (Riccardo), Ronald Thomas (Latrecia), Shaniqua Thomas, Juan Gamble (Asia), Cedrick Hightower, Vachell Sims (Cheena), Darrylyn Sims, Robert Thomas Jr., Azaria Sims, Aleesa Sims; step granddaughter, Hanna Thomas; step grandson, Kenyuna Williams; 25 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren; nieces: Tonya Wilson (Tangela), Sharon Mitchner, Dameka Vickers (Jimmy), Lisa Whitley, Gloria Pendleton (Earl), Janet Radcliffe, Almeta Butler, Sylvia and Debra Barr; nephews: Clarence Williams (Terry) and Ronnie Wilson (Dana); godsisters: Gwendolyn Campbell and Venda Ray Johnson as well as a host of extended family and friends. Special thank you to Taniesha Thompson.</p> <p>The family will receive friends, Friday, October 1st from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Exciting Faith Alive.</p> <p><strong>MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICES.</strong></p>
September 17, 202109/17/2021
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Marina Hicks
October 1, 2021
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Marina Hicks
October 1, 2021
Mrs.Delores was my God mother and I am going to Mrs her beautiful smile and hearing her voice...she was a god fearing woman who loves the lord and she will be dearly missed...I love you ...keep watching over us from heaven...luv your god daughter Rina mae...
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Dameka Wilson-Vickers
September 30, 2021
I have so many memories of my Auntie, but what sticks with me the most is the interactions between her and my mom. They were not only sisters, they were best friends. I remember the pain on her face when my mom was diagnosed with cancer and she said that it wasn't suppos... Continue Reading