Two Obits of Mildred Ellen Thomas (t520) - Grady County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Sandi Carter 20 May 2001 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ====================================================================== The Chickasha Express-Star 25 April 2001 Mildred Ellen Thomas Funeral services for Mildred Ellen Thomas, 83, of Chickasha, are pending with Ferguson Funeral Home. Mildred Ellen Thomas was born Feb. 26, 1918. She died on Monday, April 23, 2001, in Chickasha. ============ The Chickasha Express-Star 30 April 2001 Mildred Ellen Thomas Graveside services for Mildred Ellen Thomas, 83, of Chickasha, were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in the Laverty Cemetery. Mildred's nephew, David Thomas, officiated. Mildred Ellen Thomas was born February 26, 1918, in Oakwood, Oklahoma, the daughter of George Ford and Berth Ford. She died Monday, April 23, 2001, at her home in Chickasha. Mildred was a licensed practical nurse and worked at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was a director of nursing at Sunnytide and Eventide Nursing Homes. Mildred loved working in her rose garden, when she was able to. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, R.V. Thomas, and one grandson, Jeffrey Thomas. Survivors include one daughter and husband, Barbara and Bob Henry of Verden, OK; son and wife, Robert M. and JoAnn Thomas of Chickasha; son, Larry Joe Thomas of the home; grandchildren, Dr. Jon and Robin Thomas of Verden, OK, Jessica Thomas of Chickasha, Gary and Brenda Henry of Verden, OK, Gayla Wood of Colorado, Greg and Tracy Henry of Weatherford, OK, Sharon and Karen Henry of Verden, OK, and Marliyn and Edward Rios of Tucson, Arizona. Also many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. She is also survived by her very dear friends, and caregivers, Terry Allen and Cindy Molash. Services are under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.