Mary Thomas

Mary F. Thomas, 82, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, at her home in Bethalto.She was born November 7, 1934, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde Lester and Clarissa (Bain) Miller.Mary married Richard Thomas on March 13, 1953, in East Alton.  He survives.Prior to her retirement in 1995, Mary worked for Illinois Power Co. as a steno clerk. She was a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Cottage Hills where she was also a member of the Ladies Association. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her husband, Rick, survivors include four children and their spouses, Rick L. Thomas of Bethalto, Terri and David Delp of Cottage Hills, Tim and Paula Thomas of Jerseyville, Traci and Mark Frields of Wood River; seven grandchildren, Christy Delp, Jake Delp, Cierra Frields, Jennifer Leone, Josh Thomas, Dustin Thomas, Cassidy Thomas; nine great grandchildren, Chloe Gleason, Nick Delp, Hannah Delp, Haylee Delp, Austin Delp, Kylie Thomas, Keagan Thomas, Justyce Leone, Triston Leone; and two sisters, Bettie Little, and Lucille Noel.She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and one sister, Lester Miller, Garry Miller, Ernie Miller, Elmer Miller, Margaret Edelen; one great grandson, Alex Delp; and her mother and father in law, Berthie May Thomas and Clyde Dewey Thomas.Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.Funeral service will begin at 11 am on Friday, March 3, 2017, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Cottage Hills with Pastor Martin Schultz officiating.Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.Memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church in Cottage HillsOnline condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com

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