Gisela Thomas, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Barbara Gehweiler Wenz; and husband, Carl R. Thomas. Gisela was the President of the Ladies Auxillary of the VFW and a volunteer at the VA. She was an avid bingo player at the Eagles. She is survived by her son, Daniel M. Thomas and wife, Angela; and two granddaughters, Barbara Thomas and Rachel Thomas. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Friday, December 30, 2016 in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond Fisher House Foundation, C/O Mr. Bret Wilkinson, EIN 27-3852276 300 Arboretum Place, Suite 660, Richmond, VA 23236. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at
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