Gladys Maxine Thomas, 94, of Cutler, OH, formerly of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 13, 2022, at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg.
Gladys was a member of Forks of Coal Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Thomas; daughter, Brenda Thomas; parents, Dewy and Lilly Midkiff; siblings, Admiral Jr., Leo, and Katie Allen.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Muriel Thomas of Belpre, Ohio; grandson, Chad Soice of Charleston; granddaughters, Liz and Zack Kerns of Waterford, Ohio, Sarah Soice of Charleston; great grandchildren, Peyton McCutcheon, Bentley Sickles, and Lilly Belle Sickles all of Waterford, Ohio, Madison and Brian K. Lester II, Lacy Lovejoy, Jaxon Soice, and Jacey Soice all of Charleston.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Cemetery, Alum Creek. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Special thanks to Maxine’s neighbors and friends, Rick and Shelia Midkiff, Donna and Eric Saul, Gary and Val Smith, Gary and Sharon McMellon, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Adkins, Ohio Valley Healthcare, and Lori Allen Richards.
She was a great friend, Aunt and second mother to all of us,
Her and our Mom were more than sisters and I know they are happy together once again.
I will miss her more than I can put into words.
I’m thankful that Terry and I got to see her last week, just one last time.
I’m sorry Jack, I know what you are going through.
And thank you Muriel for everything you have done.
I love you all.
Dear family, Maxine was a dear friend to my wife, Pat, and me. I served as her pastor on two occasions at Forks of Coal and came to love her and Charlie as family. I had the privilege of having Charlie’s funeral. I know Maxine is at rest and comfort now. Our prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort you.
Rev. Gale and Pat Pauley.
Dear Jack &family,
So sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. Our sincere sympathy. Maxine was such a sweet and kind lady. I have such fond memories of her while doing her hairstyling many years ago. May God bless and comfort you during this time as only he can do.
Marshall and Sandy(Madden) Pauley
Alum Creek, WV