Frances B. Thomas Obituary (1926 - 2009)

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Frances B. Thomas, 83, passed away 18 Nov. 2009 surrounded by her pride and joy, "her family." She was the first of nine children born to Calvin Quinn and Eva Butler in Cairo, GA. She married her sweetheart, Alton C. "Skeets" Thomas, Jr., 1 June 1945. Together they had three daughters. She was a "southern lady" in every aspect. One of her many talents was being a marvelous cook. She will be well remembered for that and her ability to tell fascinating stories of her life in GA. She also enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with her family. She loved people and was a friend to everyone. She worked many years as a seamstress in the sewing factories in the South. She also worked at Woolworths in both GA and UT, her last employment was at McBee Systems in Ogden. She was the member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, holding various positions. She spent her last years at Union Gardens in Ogden where she had many dear friends. Frances is survived by two daughters, Marsha (James) Pohlman of Roy and Myrt (Steve) Hyer of South Weber, 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Marion Parrish of Albany, GA; Gwen (Lamar) Butler of Cairo, GA; four brothers in GA, Norris (Laverne) Butler of Ocklochnee, Judson (Carolyn) Butler of Metcalf, Claude (Pat) Butler of Quitman and Calvin "Butch" Butler of Metcalf and a dear sister-in-law Jean Butler (Julian's widow) of Metcalf. She is preceded in death by her husband and daughter Gloria Kunzler, also by two brothers Julian and Leon. Funeral services will be held at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the services. She will be laid to rest by her sweetheart in Thomasville, GA. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 November 22, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 November 23, 2009 11:00 AM