Service Details
Friday, May 11, 2018
Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church, 929 State Street , Racine
- Visitation – 9:30am to 10:45am
- Funeral Service – 11:00am
- Interment – Graceland Cemetery
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The “Happy Christmas Fund” LLC, which provides gifts to needy children. P.O. Box 9292, Columbus, MS 39705.
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Racine – Wilda Louise (Rae) Thomas, 84, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Franciscan Villa in South Milwaukee. She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on March 6, 1934, daughter of the late Joseph Alexander and Sarah Williams. Wilda was a resident of Racine from 1951-1970, Milwaukee from 1970-2003, and then returned to Racine.
Wilda will be remembered for her skills as a seamstress; the love she put into every meal she prepared; and for the motherly advice provided to her children and grandchildren, as well as the young people she welcomed into her home. She loved to shop and was known for all her fashionable hats. Her faith in the Lord was without question, and she was a faithful and long-time member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church while living in Milwaukee, and the Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Racine.
Left to cherish precious memories are her children: Jacqueline (Glenn Boykin) Brown of Mt. Pleasant, Larry Thomas of Columbus, Mississippi, Jennifer (Richard) Thurman of Racine, Mark (Cristy) Thomas of Mequon, Bobby (Julian Jones) Thomas of Milwaukee, 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren; siblings: George (Rosalind) Irby Jr., Linda (Henry Lee) Jones, and Pamala (Michael) Humphries all of Columbus, Mississippi; and her dear friend Hattie Hamdlin of Milwaukee; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sheena Renee House, parents, Sarah and George “Happy” Irby and Joseph Alexander.
Homegoing services will be held at Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church, 929 State Street at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the “Happy Christmas Fund” LLC, which provides gifts to needy children. P.O. Box 9292, Columbus, MS 39705.
Kenneth Munson and Community Care says
Mark Thomas and family:
We so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences. We hope you are surrounded by the love of close family and friends at this difficult time. We will also send a gift to the Happy Christmas Fund.
Kenneth Munson and the leadership and staff at Community Care.
Mr & Mrs Bird Ivy says
Our Prayers goes out to the entire family. Our deepest sympathy. Jackie and. Jennifer, Cicely. Me.and Donnie (bird) Ivy Love you guys. Praying that God will heal your broken hearts, and strengthen you through these trying.times.
Bud Hicks(BUBA) says
End Of Time…. ButNot The End Of Mankind, The Spirit Lives On.
R.I.P.
Carlein Boags says
My name isCarlein. I am a Bible teacher. I am sorry for your loss. A scripture that has given me much comfort is Revelation 21.4 which promises that one day death shall be no more. I hope this truth brings you comfort also.
Ashley Chones-Thomas says
Larry,
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
Peace & Blessings,
Ashley Chones-Thomas
Aletha Kimmons and Family says
Praying for your family as u prepare for this journey of life, God will strengthen u each day
Mark & Diane Roth says
Mark – So sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Sheree Howell says
My deepest condolences to you all. My prayers are with you.
Shanda Smith says
Jennifer Jackie and the Thomas family….. May God continue to strengthen y’all thru this hard times.. Our deepest condolences to your family….
Love
Shanda Smith & Barbara Thomas & family