Dorothy M. Thomas 1921-2020
BOARDMAN — Dorothy Mae Thomas, 98, died early Monday morning, Feb. 10, 2020, at Beeghly Oaks.
Dorothy was born Oct. 7, 1921, in New Castle, Pa., the youngest of eight children to the late Evan R. and Margretta Jones Lewis. She received her bachelor’s degree from Chicago Bible Institute.
Dorothy married the Rev. Donald L. Thomas on June 9, 1944, and together they embarked on a life of ministry together. As a minister’s wife, she taught children’s classes, vacation Bible school, women’s Bible studies and many other church activities.
Dorothy was a member of Venture Church, having quite a presence in the church. She was a prayer warrior and was known as “Grandma Dorothy.”
Dorothy enjoyed geneology and made a family history for each family member. It was important to her to share the history of their family from a religious understanding.
Dorothy leaves her daughter, Carol (Ken) Doyle of Boardman; three grandchildren, the Rev. Nathan (Heather) Doyle of Boardman, Stephen (Bethany) Doyle of Houston, Pa., and Jonathan (Aimee) Doyle of Jacksonville, Fla.; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, who died March 7, 1999; a son, Donald L. Thomas Jr.; three brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Venture Church, 7872 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Friends may call 10 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to Venture Church.
Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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Dorothy M. Thomas 1921-2020
BOARDMAN — Dorothy Mae Thomas, 98, died early Monday morning, Feb. 10, 2020, at Beeghly Oaks.
Dorothy was born Oct. 7, 1921, in New Castle, Pa., the youngest of eight children to the late Evan R. and Margretta Jones Lewis. She received her bachelor’s degree from Chicago Bible Institute.
Dorothy married the Rev. Donald L. Thomas on June 9, 1944, and together they embarked on a life of ministry together. As a minister’s wife, she taught children’s classes, vacation Bible school, women’s Bible studies and many other church activities.
Dorothy was a member of Venture Church, having quite a presence in the church. She was a prayer warrior and was known as “Grandma Dorothy.”
Dorothy enjoyed geneology and made a family history for each family member. It was important to her to share the history of their family from a religious understanding.
Dorothy leaves her daughter, Carol (Ken) Doyle of Boardman; three grandchildren, the Rev. Nathan (Heather) Doyle of Boardman, Stephen (Bethany) Doyle of Houston, Pa., and Jonathan (Aimee) Doyle of Jacksonville, Fla.; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, who died March 7, 1999; a son, Donald L. Thomas Jr.; three brothers; and four sisters.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Venture Church, 7872 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Friends may call 10 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel.
The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions to Venture Church.
Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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