Edith Thomas, age 77 of Demorest, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015.
Born in Habersham County on April 1, 1938, she was a daughter of the late James Monroe Thomas and Katie Adams Thomas. Mrs. Thomas was a U.S. Navy veteran having served her country as a YNSN USN for four years. Afterwards she remained active, attending WAVE National meetings and forming a charter called the Cherokee Rose Unit. Later in life she obtained a certificate in horticulture and also went back to school to become an LPN. She retired in her sixties, after working in prenatal care at several hospitals and also working with local nursing homes. Even though Edith never had children of her own, there are a lot of children that might not be here today if it were not for her love and caring in the nursing field.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Andrew, Hughes, Henry and Edwin Thomas; sisters, Mary Lou Thomas Nicholson and Doris Thomas Adams.
Surviving are sisters, Irene Thomas Hall and Annie Mae Thomas both of Demorest; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 2 pm Saturday, October 17, 2015, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Glenn Thomas, Bruce Thomas and Rev. Paul Flynn officiating. Interment will follow in Harvest Christian Church Cemetery with Bruce Thomas officiating and full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720, Habersham County American Legion Post 84, Rabun County DAV Chapter 15, and the Georgia National Guard.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Friday at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made, in memory of Edith Thomas, to Military Women’s Association (MWAN), attn. Monica O’Hare, 6383 Kimmy Court, San Diego, California 92114.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
