INA AUGUSTA THOMAS 1894-1985

INA AUGUSTA THOMAS

Ina Augusta Thomas, daughter of Jessie Monroe and Lavanda Clark York, was born near Doublin, September 20, 1894 and departed this life November 24, 1985 in Lebanon,

Missouri. "Gusta" as she was known to her family and friends, attended the Doublin School, Richland High School and The Springfield Normal Teachers College. She started teaching school at the age of 16, teaching at the Tavern School, Belfonte School' and the Doublin School.

She was united in marriage with Elhannon W. (Chester) Thomas October 25, 1916, and to this union was born one son, who survives. After their marriage they lived near and

attended the Beulah Baptist Church until 1924, then moved near and attended the Montrose Sunday School and attended the First Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful and active member for the remainder of her life.

She was a devoted and diligent wife, mother and neighbor. She taught Sunday School throughout her adult life; was a member of the Montrose Mothers 'Club, was a Red Cross

Volunteer at the Richland Nursing Home, and was always cheerfully and lovingly willing to do more than her share.

She is survived by her son. Elhannon W. Thomas..Jr. of Catlos, California; one foster son, Baker Wilson, Jr., of Richland; two sisters, Gail Snoderly of Kosse, Texas, Kitty Burke of Richland; one grandson, Kenneth Thomas of Burlingame, California; one granddaughter,

Gwyn Beatty of Long Beach, California; four great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, November 26, 1985, 2:00 P.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Marshall officiating. Music was provided by Denice Cottiers, soloist and Valarie Pafford, organist. Eicorts were: Jack Williams, Ivy Powers, Robert Vance, Gary Brown, Don Roam, and Ben Scott. Burial was in the Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel of Richland.