Eula E. Thomas' Obituary
Eula Emily Thomas, 102 of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Heritage Health.
Eula was born on February 16, 1914 in Science Hill, KY the daughter of James M. and Odella (Eastham) Irvine. She was a member of Prairie Avenue Christian Church. She enjoyed shopping, cats, and going out to eat. She married Thomas David Thomas on November 22, 1951 in Tennessee. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2002.
Surviving are her children, Gloria (Smith) Cummings of Decatur; Darrell Smith of Magnolia Springs, AL; Pam (Thomas) Carter and husband Rick of Decatur; Stephen L. Smith of Decatur; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 5 brothers, 2sisters, and one son, Douglas Smith.
Graveside service to celebrate Eula’s life will be 2 PM Friday November 4, 2016 in Fairlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:30 PM -1:30 PM Friday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Heritage Health Activities Fund.
The family of Eula Emily Thomas is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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