Kia Tamu Thomas

Kia Tamu Glover-Thomas, age 46, went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, October 4, 2018. She was born on September 26, 1972 to Clarence E. and LoisDrew Glover.

Kia was baptized at an early age by Rev. Merrill Nelson at Clair United Methodist Church where she sang in the Children’s Choir and served as an usher. Kia often spoke of her spiritual birthday, October 31, 1991, when she reconfirmed her faith and love for the Lord at The Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith (Brentnell).

As a child, Kia enjoyed numerous activities with her friends. She was always proud of her 2^nd place ranking in the State Double-Dutch jumping contest. Her love for music was displayed as she sang throughout the city with the Sounds of Joy, and played the violin and the piano. She attended Columbus Eastmoor High School where she participated in the Youth to Youth program and was a member of the volleyball team.

After graduation, Kia began working at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, she enjoyed reading and planning activities for the children which she called her “Library Babies”. She also found great joy in assisting and developing relationships with the members of the Linden community.

In 2008, Kia met and married the love of her life, Tyrone F. Thomas. Together, they traveled and discovered the Caribbean Islands while cruising on the Royal Caribbean cruise lines.

Kia loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was true and dedicated to her calling of spreading the Good News. She spent hours reading, studying and teaching the Bible daily. Her favorite scripture was Psalm 91. Her favorite song was “Yes” by Shekinah Glory. Her favorite YouTube pastor was Marcus Cosby of Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church. All that knew her, knew that she was a child of God.

She was proceeded in death by her grandparents: William and Bertha Glover and Pongee and Ruby Drew.

Left to cherish her memories are husband, Tyrone Thomas; her parents, Clarence and Lois Glover; sisters, Karen (Darrell) Milner and Kimberly Jones; nieces, Candace Milner and Chari Glover; nephews, Clarence (Brianna) Milner, Darren Milner, Curtis Bivins and Camron Jones; aunt, Marilyn Talley; uncle, Clifford Glover; play mother, Dr. Patricia Brown and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation 11am and Funeral 12pm Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Bible Way Church Columbus, Ohio 43204

Interment at Glen Rest Cemetery