Nita Thomas

January 19, 1932 - October 24, 2011

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 |

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 |

Wednesday 10/26

Nita Thomas Kilpatrick Funeral Home Ruston, LA Services celebrating the life of Nita Thomas will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston, LA. Dr. Greg Hunt will officiate. Remembrances will be given by Hon. Rodney Alexander. The family will greet visitors at the church from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Nita Thomas was a woman of faith and dignified grace. Married for 49 years 10 months to her 1st and only love, she dedicated herself to her husband and children and later grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nita≠s warmth, graciousness and sense of humor are the qualities that earned her many close friends throughout her life and she was always a source of strength to those who knew her. Known for her love of entertaining, Mrs. Thomas frequently hosted her friends, family and neighbors for gatherings that filled her home with conversation and laughter. Holidays were always a special time around her dinner table when children and grandchildren would gather for hours on end sharing stories and laughs. As an advocate for those with special needs, she was committed to the mission of inclusion and acceptance of all God≠s special children. Mrs. Thomas was an active supporter of Louisiana Tech, the school that she and Sam attended and loved. Mrs. Thomas is predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Sarah Allen Chapman, and sister, Patricia Chapman Evans and her husband Samuel Madison Thomas, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are children: Patti Harper and husband Jerry of Shreveport, LA, Sam Thomas III of Largo, Florida, Joe Thomas and wife Robin of Monroe, LA and Elizabeth Anne Thomas of Shreveport, LA; niece: Julie Evans Kyte; grandchildren: Sam Thomas IV and wife Michelle of Port Richie Florida, Sarah Thomas of Shreveport, LA, Laura Harper Winters and husband Randy of Arlington, VA, Emily Thomas Kozar and husband Graham of Ruston, LA, Patrick Thomas of Ruston, LA, Jay Harper of Washington, DC, Joseph Thomas of Shreveport, LA; and great grandchildren Sam Thomas V, Harper Elizabeth Winters, Tyler Joseph Thomas. Family memorial choices are ARCO of Monroe and The Providence House of Shreveport, LA Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

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Mrs. Thomas was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed. hugs

Dear Patti and Family, I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was just a lovely and gracious lady. You are in my prayers. Jeanette Brooks Farrar

Just one of the dearest, most gracious of ladies---Nita. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of you as your life changes. I have fond memories of Nita and Sam and will remember them often as I reflect on the years our paths crossed. Memories are wonderful to have. Thinking of all of you. Lynn B. Duncan

So very sorry to hear about Nita! Nita was one of my favorites! I will be unable to attend the service due to a death in my wife's family. However, I want you to know my prayers and thought are with your family!

Dear Patti & Jerry -- Stan and I are so sad to hear of your loss of Nita. She was the epitomy of a true Southern Lady who gave of herself to her family and to everyone she met. We certainly have very fond memories of her and she shall be missed. Please send our condolences to Libby and your brothers. Also how thrilled we were to see that Laura has a baby girl. Congratulations. We send our love to the entire family and will remember you in our prayers.

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It is with deep sadness that we heard of Nita's passing. She was a great lady and we know a wonderful Mother to all of you. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time of grief. Sincerely, Ed & Anna Claire Seymour

So sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Thomas well as a very gracious and lovely lady.

Betty and I were saddened to read of Nita's passing. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed. We are sorry for your loss. Don and Betty

Praying for the entire Thomas family as you go through this trying time. Mrs. Nita was truly the most gracious lady I ever met. Her strength and humor will be greatly missed. May God bless you all.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Thomas Family. I met Nita and the Thomas family several years ago during one of my many political campaigns I was involved in. I think the world of all of you and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We have lost a true southern lady who was kind to everyone she met. God Bless you all

Sam today you are in our thoughts and tonight we will remember you and your beautiful family in our prayers. Always you will be in our hearts. Charlye Ann & Haley Jane

Heart felt condolences to Patti, Jerry and the entire family. May the peace of the Lord be with you.

Nita will be missed in her Shreveport neighborhood. She was a lovely woman who loved her children and her friends. Heartfelt condolencies to Patti and Jerry and especially, to Libby.

I am so sorry about your Moms passing, what a grand lady she was. How I enjoyed visiting with her and your Dad. Again my deepest sympathies. Sylvia

Sam Charlye, Haley and I are so sorry about your mom's passing. You and your family are in our prayers. We want you to know how much we love you and are thinking of you during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.