Betty M. Thomas' Obituary
Elizabeth 'Betty' M. Thomas, age 81, of Centerville, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 28, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. She was born the daughter of Claude and Mildred (Van Deventer) McFall on August 11, 1930 in Centerville, Iowa. She graduated from Centerville Community High School.On July 19, 1948, Betty was united in marriage to Leonard 'LaVerne' Thomas in Rock Island, Illinois. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family.She was preceded in death by: her mother, Mildred Thomas and step-father, Wendell Thomas.Betty is survived by: her husband, Leonard LaVerne Thomas of Centerville, Iowa; her sons, Rev. Terry Thomas and his wife, Diane of Palm Coast, Florida and Dale Thomas and his wife, Debbie of Centerville, Iowa; grandchildren, Randon Thomas and his wife, Clarissia of Centerville, Iowa, Darcy Novotny and her husband, Cody of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Krystal Thomas of Centerville, Iowa, Tiffany and Theresa Thomas both of Palm Coast, Florida.A Celebration of Betty's Life will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 10:30 am at the Solid Rock Church of God in Centerville with Pastor Kristopher Wattelet officiating. Burial of ashes will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Centerville. No visitation will be held, the family will greet friends at the church on Friday. Memorials can be made to either the Solid Rock Church of God in Centerville or Evangel Assembly of God in Palm Coast, Florida and can be left at or mailed to the funeral home. The To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty M. Thomas please visit our Sympathy Store.
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