Dorothy Pauline Thomas Leesville Obituary

Dorothy Pauline Thomas

<p>Dorothy “Dottie” Pauline Thomas, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on June 9, 1944 in Cerulean, Kentucky. Dorothy was married to the love of her life George E. Thomas, Jr. for 61 years.</p><p>She grew up in a close-knit family and was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother (MeeMaw), and friend. Dorothy was known for her kindness and warmth. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her gentle spirit and caring nature.</p><p>Dorothy dedicated her life to her family and worked tirelessly to provide for them. She was a pillar of strength and support for her loved ones, always putting their needs above her own. Her selflessness and unwavering love will forever be remembered and cherished by those who were fortunate enough to have known her.</p><p>Dorothy was a devoted employee of AAFES for many years until her retirement. Her passion for the Kentucky Wildcats was unmatched, and she could often be found cheering them on during games. Dorothy's love extended beyond her family to the community, where she was a proud supporter of of the Pickering Youth Association and the Red Devils.</p><p>Dorothy leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion that will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her memory will live on in their hearts forever.</p><p>She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin Cecil Humphries and Mary Pauline Humphries, and her brothers Marvin Eugene Humphries and Cecil Monroe Humphries.</p><p>Those left to cherish her memory are her husband George E. Thomas Jr., her children George “Eddie” Thomas III (Mary), Marvin Cecil Thomas (Kathy), and Robert Allen Thomas. Her grandchildren are Kimber Leigh Thomas Meade (Jacob), Brandon Allen Thomas, George “Gett” Thomas IV (Leslie), Robert Matthew Thomas, Samantha “Sami” Lynn Thomas, and Logan Wyatt Kincaid Thomas. Her great-grandchildren are Isabella Thomas, Savannah Long, Shane Thomas, Hunter Thomas, Aeowyn Thomas and A.L. Thomas. Dorothy also had several cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family members, all of whom she loved dearly.</p><p>A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on a later date as determined by her family. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made to family and friend’s charity of choice in honor of Dorothy's memory.</p><p><br></p>
June 9, 1944 - March 7, 202406/09/194403/07/2024
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Dorothy “Dottie” Pauline Thomas, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on June 9, 1944 in Cerulean, Kentucky. Dorothy was married to the love of her life George E. Thomas, Jr. for 61 years.

She grew up in a close-knit family and was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother (MeeMaw), and friend. Dorothy was known for her kindness and warmth. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her gentle spirit and caring nature.

Dorothy dedicated her life to her family and worked tirelessly to provide for them. She was a pillar of strength and support for her loved ones, always putting their needs above her own. Her selflessness and unwavering love will forever be remembered and cherished by those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Dorothy was a devoted employee of AAFES for many years until her retirement. Her passion for the Kentucky Wildcats was unmatched, and she could often be found cheering them on during games. Dorothy's love extended beyond her family to the community, where she was a proud supporter of of the Pickering Youth Association and the Red Devils.

Dorothy leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion that will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her memory will live on in their hearts forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin Cecil Humphries and Mary Pauline Humphries, and her brothers Marvin Eugene Humphries and Cecil Monroe Humphries.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband George E. Thomas Jr., her children George “Eddie” Thomas III (Mary), Marvin Cecil Thomas (Kathy), and Robert Allen Thomas. Her grandchildren are Kimber Leigh Thomas Meade (Jacob), Brandon Allen Thomas, George “Gett” Thomas IV (Leslie), Robert Matthew Thomas, Samantha “Sami” Lynn Thomas, and Logan Wyatt Kincaid Thomas. Her great-grandchildren are Isabella Thomas, Savannah Long, Shane Thomas, Hunter Thomas, Aeowyn Thomas and A.L. Thomas. Dorothy also had several cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family members, all of whom she loved dearly.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on a later date as determined by her family. In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made to family and friend’s charity of choice in honor of Dorothy's memory.


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