Marie M. Thomas' Obituary
Today we celebrate the life of Marie Hopkins Thomas. She was born January 1, 1932 in Columbia South Carolina to Green and Anna Patterson Middleton. She received her formal education in South Carolina and was a graduate of Hopkins High School. Marie accepted Christ at an early age and for many years was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.She moved to San Diego CA in 1964 and joined Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. S.M. Lockridge, later serving under the leadership of the late Reverend Willie James Smith. She was a devoted member of Calvary under the leadership of the present pastor, Dr. Emanuel Whipple.Her great interest included working in her church, serving in several ministries, her favorites were the Sunday School, Women’s Missionary Union and in later years she served as a faithful member of The Deaconess Board.The members of Calvary will miss her friendly smile, and her faithfulness in visiting the sick and shutins. She was also active in The San Diego Unit of Church Women United and The Progressive District Association.In Marie’s eventual life, she let and married Mr. Leroy Thomas and they shared a long happy marriage.Marie quietly departed this life on Sunday, June 18 2017 in her home.She is survived by her devoted husband Leroy Thomas and Sisters Janie Lee and Dorothy Gordon both of Columbia South Carolina. A large number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. “Gone but not forgotten”
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