Georgia Thomas

Services for Georgia Pauline (Davenport) Thomas, 88, of Canadian, TX will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the First Christian Church with John Miller, former minister, of Yukon, OK, officiating and Jerel Norris of Canadian, assisting. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian, TX. Georgia passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013 in Piedmont, OK. Georgia was born April 16, 1925 in Paden, OK to the late Mr. Celia Davenport and Mrs. Florence (Bettis) Davenport. She spent most of her lifetime in Canadian, TX. Georgia married Homer L. Thomas on January 18, 1942 in Arnett, OK. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1999. To this union was born six children, H.L, Mary, John, Sandie, Rocky and Frankie. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was very active in the youth programs; she was a Girl Scout Leader, member of the Rebekah Lodge, the Extension Club. She was also known for her work cataloging the cemeteries in Hemphill County. Georgia was loved by so many for the good deeds she did in her lifetime. She was a mother, friend, mentor and most of all a Mamaw to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be missed by so many. She was a blessing to those who knew her and the memories she made will last a lifetime in so many hearts. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Frankie Thomas; three sisters, Clara, Iva and Joye; four brothers, Wayne, Eddie, Jimmie and Bobby; two grandchildren, Rusty Milburn and Menda Thomas and her son-in-law, Wayne Milburn. She is survived by three sons, H.L. Thomas and wife Joyce of Lake Tawakoni, TX; John Thomas and wife Donna of Lake Brownwood, TX; Rocky Thomas and wife Belinda of Pampa, TX; two daughters, Mary Milledge and husband Frank of Piedmont, OK; Sandie Milburn of Canadian, TX; three sisters, Doris Cook of Bethany, OK; Willa Fitch of Locust Grove, OK; Maxine Larsh of Iowa park, TX; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers in her final days. The ones from Crossroads Hospice, in Oklahoma. P.J. Storey and Frances Wimberley and others. But especially to her daughter-in-law, Belinda, our God sent angel. The family suggests memorials to Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, Hemphill County Library, Genealogy Department, 500 Main St., Canadian, TX 79014 or your favorite charity.