Frances B Thomas

Graveside services for Frances B. Thomas, 83, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, are 11:00 am, Monday, November 30, 2009 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Funeral services were held in Ogden, UT on November 23, 2009. Mrs. Thomas died November 18, in Ogden, UT surrounded by her pride and joy, her family. Born on Oct. 27, 1926, she was the first of nine children of the late Calvin Quinn and Eva Butler in Cairo GA. She married her sweetheart, Alton C. Skeets Thomas Jr, June 1, 1945. Together they had three daughters. She was a "southern lady" in every aspect. One of her many talents was being a marvelous cook. She will be well remembered for that and her ability to tell fascinating stories of her life in GA. She also enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with her family. She loved people and was a friend to everyone. She worked many years as a seamstress in the sewing factories in the South. She also worked at Woolworths in both GA and UT: her last employment was at McBee Systems in Ogden. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holding various positions. She spent her last years at Union Gardens in Ogden where she had many dear friends. Frances is survived by two daughters, Marsha James Pohlman of Roy, UT and Myrt Steve Hyer of South Weber, UT, 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Marion Parrish of Albany GA; Gwen LamarButler of Cairo GA; four brothers, Norris Laverne Butler of Ocklochnee, Judson Carolyn Butler of Metcalf, Claude Pat Butler of Quitman and Calvin Butch Butler of Metcalf and a dear sister-in-law Jean Butler Julian's widow of Metcalf. She is preceded in death by her husband and daughter Gloria Kunzler, two brothers Julian and Leon. Friends and family may call between 5:00 to 7:00 at Allen & Allen Funeral Home on the 29th of Nov. Guests may sign the online guest register at www.allenfh.com