Joanne Thomas

JoAnne Hayes Thomas of Prince George, passed away on July 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Flagler Hayes James; father, Rupert Paul Hayes; and stepfather, W.R. James. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul Boothe Thomas, Sr. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her son, Paul Boothe Thomas, Jr. (Luree) of Waverly, her daughter, Rebecca Thomas Drury (Frank) of Prince George; five grandchildren, Blake and Will Thomas, Todd Drury (Christina), Stacy L. Maddox (Stacy R.), and Tracy Drury; and three great-grandchildren, Christian Drury, Brandon and Brooklynn Maddox. She also cherished her three sisters, Lee Hayes and Pat Frantz of Chester, and Nancy Peterson (Alan) of Williamsburg; nieces and nephews, Julie and Stephanie Peterson, and Derek and Daniel Frantz; and many other loving family members. She will be greatly missed. Born and raised in Chesterfield Co., VA, she was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School. She retired from Defense General Supply Center after many years of service. She was a life long member of Enon Baptist Church and served as church clerk for many years. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Moore, officiating. Interment will follow in Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Enon Baptist Church, 1801 Bermuda Hundred Rd., Chester, VA, 23236.