ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: THOMAS, SARAH L. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died: Wednesday, June 15, 2016

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THOMAS, SARAH L. 
March 5, 1951 - June 15, 2016

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Sarah L. Thomas, a native of Berwick and a longtime resident of Franklin, 
passed away at the age of 65 on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at Ochsner Foundation 
in New Orleans. 

Sarah was born on March 5, 1951 to the late Ywell Silas Thomas Sr. and the late 
Rosa Rouse Thomas Van Pelt. She retired from the Baldwin Police Department in 
2011, ending her 23 year long career in law enforcement, which began in 1988 
with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department. 

Everyone that knew Sarah knows she walks with Jesus. She had a smile would 
light up the room and had a way of making each person feel like they were her 
favorite. She was a loving mother and grandmother, an honest person, and a 
great friend who gave her all to everyone she knew.

Survivors include her three children, Tammy Luke and her husband Darran, 
Kimberly Vasquez and her husband Martin, and Bryan Tyler and his wife Jazmine; 
her grandchildren, Olivia Luke, Sarah Luke, Jude Vasquez, Daniel Vasquez, and 
Isaiah Tyler; her sister, Anne Moore; her brothers, Alvin Forrest and his wife 
Elena and Roy Ashley Forrest and his wife Jean; her beloved dog, Ginger; as 
well as numerous nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her brother, Ywell 
Silas "Tommy" Thomas Jr.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday, June 20, 2016, from 5:00 
p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin. A memorial service 
celebrating her life will be held at 6:30 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Chris Holloway 
conducting the service. 

An intimate private inurnment will be held at a later date by the immediate 
family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made in 
Sarah's name to Little Pass Baptist Church, PO Box 171, Charenton, LA 70523.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, 
Franklin, LA 

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