Joann Thomas of McCorkle, WV departed her earthly dwelling to be with the Lord on Monday, April 30, 2018. She was a patient at Hubbard Hospice House. She was born at McCorkle on May 10, 1920 and would have been 98 at her birthday.
Joann was the daughter of the late John Henry and Laurette Smith Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Oscar Thomas; four brothers and their wives, Callie (Delia), Foster (Nellie), Harvey (Vercie), and Jackson; four sisters and their husbands, Reva (George) Atkins, Geneva, Lula (Art) Talada and Fancy (Fred) Dunlap; and by four sons-in-law.
The Lord blessed her with 97 wonderful years. Joann and Oscar were long time faithful servants of the Lord at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church. She was a strong and compassionate woman and served her community by aiding and transporting friends and neighbors in need. Joann worked for the Department of Human Services making a home for mentally challenged ladies until she was nearly 90 years old. She had a heart for service.
She was loved and respected by all who knew her and was thought of as a Godly woman. Joann loved spending time in past years outdoors gardening, camping, and fishing. She was an amazing homemaker and a wonderful cook. She was well known for all of her canned goods.
Joann leaves behind seven children to cherish and honor her memory Madeline (James) Roberts, Ethel (Elzie) Miller, Lorraine (Paul) Smith-Jones, Lowell Jim (Sharon) Thomas, Evelyn (Eugene) Ball, Ella (John) Hensley and Barbara (David) McCallister. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren. She adored her family and the grandchildren who were the light of her life.
Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at McCorkle Freewill Baptist Church, Sod, with Pastors Isaiah Hatfield and Bub Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Thomas Family Cemetery in Sumerco.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Joann’s memory be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston, WV 25387.
A wonderful woman ,so sorry for her family but so happy for her . She is where she wants to be with Jesus in heaven
She has and will be missed. But now she will be with her lord and singing with the angels. Loved to hear her sing and praise the lord. Sweet Sweet lady.
I love you granny and will miss you so very much you have taught me many things in life and told me about the Bible and god since I could remember I know you are where you want to be in heaven with grandpa but I wish you was still with me I will miss your voice and your kiss that you gave me everyime I see you and your love for Jesus
She is with popaw now. At peace and no more illness or pain. One day we will all be together again. I love you Chris
We will see Mommaw and Poppaw in heaven when its our time. Untell then they will be watching over the family. Love Chris
Love this woman and her family. What a beautiful soul she was! Prayers for all the family and so sorry for your loss. She will always be loved and very fondly remembered. Love u guys.
We love your family and are so sorry for your loss. Joann was a beautiful lady with a big heart Will pray for God to comfort each one of you. I am certain she is getting rewarded in Heaven for all the good things she did
She went home to the place she spoke about and look forward to being there. What a testimony. Prayers for all the family. Loved her dearly. Ate many of trout cakes she cooked and brought me down through the years.
Ella and family, I am so sorry for your loss, but she is dancing with Jesus now. Love you all and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Millard and Millie McGhee
We love you granny. You will be greatly missed.
Love you Stella. Hugs. Prayers