Obituary of Clara Mae Thomas

Clara Mae Thomas October 04, 1921 - March 21, 2018 Funeral services for Clara Mae Thomas, 96, will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:00 am at First United Methodist Church with pastor, Donald Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Lovington Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 10:00 – 5:00 pm at the funeral home. Clara Mae was born October 4, 1921, to Alice Breedlove and Jessie Brooks in San Gabriel, TX and passed away peacefully among family on March 21, 2018 at Methodist Charlton Inpatient Hospice Care Unit in Dallas Texas. As a young lady, she married the love of her life, Howard Thomas and they spent the early time of their marriage in Texas before relocating to Lovington, NM. They raised one son, Charles James Thomas, however, their home did not stop with the rearing of their son; numerous children of family and friends would also call the Thomas household, HOME. Clara walked faithfully in her calling to serve God and allowed herself to be used as a vessel for His works in every capacity of her life. She played a vital role as a member of Macedonia Church of God in Christ in Lovington and as a domesticated worker throughout the majority of her years. She positively impacted the lives of each family she encountered. She was a cheerful volunteer as she served as a Pink Lady at the hospital, as well as serving other various positions in the community. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son. She leaves to cherish her memory; grandson: Carlo Thomas (Kashondra) of Arlington, TX; granddaughter: Markeba Warfield (Jason) of Grand Prairie, TX; six great-grandchildren: Jordan Thomas, Kaitlynn Duvall, Ryan Warfield, Peyton Warfield and Makayla Thomas; one sister: Annie Bell Samuel (AB) San Angelo, TX and brother: Robert Brooks of Abilene, TX