Doris Jean Thomas, 86, of North Olmsted, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021, at O’Neill Healthcare, North Olmsted, OH. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul I. Thomas.
She was a teacher for 35 years at Valley Vista Elementary, North Royalton, OH, a longtime member of Columbia Baptist Church, Columbia Station, OH, and formerly a member of Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, WV.
Doris is survived by her sons, Paul H. Thomas of FL, Alan Ray of Katy, TX, and Steven Thomas of Anchorage, AK; daughter, Sharon Herman of Parma, OH; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastor Jason Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, WV. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Aunt Jean was a special person who, although my brother and I were children of her half brother and a German bride, always made us feel the love of the Roberts/Thomas family. She has and always will be part of me. To my cousins, know that I hold you in my heart Ron Roberts…rcbsdad@hotmail.com
The North Royalton Alumni Association extends sincere condolences to the family.
Mrs. Thomas was one of my favorite teachers and a huge influence in my life. I know that she felt highly of me and always believed I had great potential. We kept in touch for many years and I hope she would be proud of the woman I have become. She will be greatly missed.
I am so sorry to learn of Doris’s death. She taught with my mother in North Royalton.She called me just before Christmas but I missed the call. She was a very sweet loving lady who was so proud of her family.
Jane Sample