Mrs. Willie Thomas

Willie Jo "Rosey Jo" Thomas, 97 of Algood died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her home. A private family burial will be at Lafever Cemetery in the Cherry Hill Community of DeKalb County, TN. at a later date. She was born January 27, 1923 in Silver Point to the late O.Z. and Hallie Butts Lafever. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey D. Thomas, son Harvey Douglas "Doug" Thomas, sister Mary Lafever, brothers Milas, Arthur, Talmadge and James Edward "Ed' Lafever and a special cousin Ruby Holst. She was a graduate of Baxter Seminary and of the Methodist faith. She was a homemaker, enjoyed being a wife and mother. She was a friend to all and enjoyed family get-togethers, cooking and taking care of family and friends. Christmas Eve was always special to her. Survivors include, daughters Gloria Kay (Robert) Evans of Nashville, Charlotte Thomas of Algood, sister-in-law Virginia Steele, granddaughter Robin Michelle Evans and special friend Michael Massey, nieces, nephews: Penny Madden, Barbara Cassilly, Lisa Kay Mackie, Geraldine Leftwich, Tommy Thomas, Ray Donald Lafever, Carlon Wayne Lafever and Richard Lafever and special cousins: Willene Martin and Nelda Stanton. Special friends: Ron and Tina Thurman, Alan and Ann Everett. Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.