E. Maxine Thomas' Obituary
Mrs. E. Maxine Thomas, age 86, went to her Lord on Friday, February 14, 2014. She was born on June 16, 1927 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Lawrence and Ilamae Prow and married Frank Thomas on June 25, 1949. She graduated in 1947 from North Muskegon High School. Maxine worked most of her life with her late husband and continued her work at A-1 Store & Lock until 2012. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maxine loved to travel, play golf, and loved to play the slot machines where she was known to win her fair share of jackpots. She had a very kind heart and her family and friends knew they could forever depend on her for her help and guidance. SURVIVING to cherish her memory are her children: Debra Buys, Diann Joblonski and Mikel Thomas; grandchildren: Stacy (Kelly) West, Eric (Samantha) Buys and Holly Thomas; great-grandchildren: Athena and Jazmin West; nieces and nephews; and many close friends, especially her dear friend, Lou Hanson. Preceded in death by her parents and husband; son-in-law, Pete Joblonski; grandson, Troy West. The Thomas Family would like to extend special thanks to the Seminole Shores Staff for their loving care and concern given to Maxine. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Anthony M. Pelak as celebrant. INTERMENT will take place at Laketon Township Cemetery. VISITATION will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to Mass, 10-11 AM Wednesday at Prince of Peace. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Health VNS & Hospice, Inc. Sign the guest book on-line at www.sytsemafh.com
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