Clara " Baby Sis" Thomas' Obituary
Clara Elizabeth Thomas (affectionately known as “Baby Sis”) departed this life on November 1, 2011 and leaves to cherish in her memory-Eileen Bowens(Daughter) and Joseph Thomas -Jr.(son). She also leaves to cherish two grandsons; James Thomas(Kerie) and John Thomas as well as three wonderful great-grandchildren; Jayden Thomas, Kennedy Thomas, Kole Thomas , and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews cousins and friends.
Clara graduated from David H. Hickman Senior High School in May of 1955. Upon graduation she was employed by the United States Postal Services. Sue to her love for education, she continued and received her advanced degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri. In addition to her degree , Clara was awarded a Life Teaching Certificate.
Clara’s beloved legacy will be remebered by brothers (William Ballenger and Whitman ” Maurice” Ballenger) and sisters (Brenda Stevenson, Winifred P. Hill, and Gwyndolyn F. Ballenger).
Clara was preceded in death by husband(Joseph Thomas-Sr.) both parents (Williams and Clara Ballinger), two brothers(Roland and William Ballenger-Jr) and son (Gregory D. Thomas).
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 7, 2011 at Second Missionary Baptist Church,burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 AM Monday at th church.
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