Margery Catherine Thomas
Born: April 23rd, 1922
Died: April 11th, 2013
Obituary
Mrs. Margery Catherine Thomas, 90, of Burlington died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Great River Medical Center - Klein Center.
Born April 23, 1922 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Arthur C. and Helene Knaup Miller Sr. On November 8, 1947 she married Charles Everett Thomas in Burlington. He preceded her in Death on October 24, 2012.
Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of St. John's Catholic School and Burlington High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Miller Beauty Supply for many years.
Mrs. Thomas was a member of SS John and Paul Catholic Church, South Des Moines County Saddle Club, and Circle Square B Dance Club. She enjoyed cooking, baking and her family.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Jon) Campbell of Danville; one son, Richard (Barbara) Thomas of Los Angeles, California; four grandchildren, Matt (Lindsay) Campbell of Lakeville, Minnesota, Ben (Brooke) Campbell of Burlington, Kristine (Scott) McManus of Miles City, Montana and Amy Thomas of Los Angeles, California; five great grandchildren, Trevor McManus, Morgan McManus, Daelyn Campbell, Elana Campbell and Conner Campbell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother.
Friends may call from noon until 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends following a 5 p.m. Rosary until 7 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Thomas will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Father Bruce DeRammelaere will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
Memorials have been established for SS John and Paul Catholic Church and Great River Hospice House.