Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....[Morrison] Thomas , Gertrude      October 12, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Thomas, Gertrude     
1921 - 2005 
 
Gertrude Thomas 
Oct. 15, 1921 - Oct. 12, 2005 

Gertrude Thomas was born in Mandeville, Arkansas to Willie Morrison and Louise 
Dixon on October 15, 1921 and departed this life on October 12, 2005, in 
Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 83. She received Christ in her life at an early 
age and maintained a faithful walk with the Lord throughout her lifetime. 
Gertrude spent her early years on a farm. She enjoyed being outside. She 
worked as a farm laborer for many years. Later she became a domestic engineer 
until she retired. She worked hard all of her life. She raised her seven 
girls, making sure they had food to eat, clothes to wear and a place to sleep. 
She taught them cleanliness is next to Godliness. But, Gertrude was a pack 
rat. She loved going to the swap meet. Each time someone came to visit she had 
something to give. She taught us never to refuse a gift (big or small, liked 
or disliked) just say thank you and smile. She knew where all of her 
possessions were at all times. She wouldnt eat anything new unless you tried 
it first. Friends and relatives looked forward to the holidays to receive one 
of her mouth-watering sweet potato pies. For all of the above and much-much 
more she will truly be missed. In 1945, she met and married Rufus Thomas, who 
preceded her in death, and one daughter, Elsie Perry. She is survived by six 
daughters, Peggie Payne (Sam) of Ontario, CA, Ruth Harris of Rancho Cucamonga, 
CA, Helen Thomas and Odessa Thomas, both of Corona, CA, Linda Thomas of 
Bakersfield, CA, Irene Welch of Long Beach, CA; she is also survived by one 
brother, Joe Curtis Floyd, Texarkana, AR; five sisters, Priscilla Lane of Los 
Angeles, CA, Georgia Ruth Johnson of Oakland, CA, Mildred Dunbar of 
Cincinnati, OH, Letha Floyd and Maudie Jean Brown, both of Texarkana, AR; 
thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, four great-great-
grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral 
services are scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2005, 10:00 a.m., at Jerusalem 
Mission COGIC, 924 Cottonwood Road, with Supt. Freddie Thomas officiating. 
Interment will immediately follow at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery. For 
additional service information please call 631-2825. 

Services Entrusted to Beloved Care Funeral Services 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 10/21/2005.  


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