Betty Lou Thomas' Obituary
Betty Lou Thomas, 90, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Betty was born September 25, 1923 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of William R. and Ella Diane (Morgan) Thomas. One of Betty’s passions in life was traveling. She would travel to different countries, and she would always bring souvenirs back home to her loved ones. She will be deeply missed.
Betty leaves behind her sister, Rosalyn Snoke of Dalton City, IL; nephews, Curtis (Holly) Snoke of Dalton City, IL; Terry (Peggy) Oglesby of Utah; Greg Oglesby of Utah; and several great-nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marilyn Wells; brother-in-law, Joseph Snoke; and her best friend, Gloria Hornbaker.
Graveside services to celebrate Betty’s life will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The family of Betty Lou Thomas is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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