Cynthia Thomas

Cynthia Delores Thomas born on October 4, 1939 and passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, July 3, 2017 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Cynthia was born in Richmond, Virginia. She was one of three children born to Douglas Todd and Elizabeth Jolly. Cynthia will forever be remembered by her brother and sister, Rev. Glenn McBride and Veronica McBride. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Kevin Thomas, Keith Thomas and Calvin Thomas, Sr.; special cousins, Deborah Dunbar, Shirley Starkey and their children; nephew, Tyrone Thomas; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild followed by a host of other relatives, close friends and companions.

Cynthia Thomas or “Kitty, Nana, Sister, Auntie” loved her family very much. She looked after each of us, provided for all of us and gave us a chance to face the world with a clean spirit. Cynthia loved to travel, spend time with her friends and family, endorse family reunions, listen to and dance to music, had an amazing singing voice and marched to the beat of her own drum. She was very generous and would give her last dime to support someone in need. Cynthia was an amazing cook!

Cynthia worked as nurse’s aid for several facilities in Columbus, Ohio namely, The Ohio State University Hospital and Westminster Thurber Retirement Community. After retirement, Cynthia served as a founding member of the Mount Vernon Plaza Tenants Association for over 20 years. During her time with the Tenants Association, Cynthia worked for neighboring businesses to provide holiday meals and gifts for needy families. She felt that every child should have a warm meal and a gift for Christmas. She always believed in putting a smile on a person’s face and that will be missed most of all.

Visitation 9:00 a.m. Funeral 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Avenue (one block east of Noe-Bixby turn north on Lonsdale Rd.)

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate.