Theresa Evelyn Thomas

Published 9:41 am Monday, May 11, 2015

Theresa Evelyn Thomas, formerly of Vicksburg, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in Dayton, Ohio. She was 95.

She was a former member of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, where she directed the youth choir, was a member of the senior choir, and served as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher.

She moved to Dayton in 2008 and joined Trinity Missionary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. B. L. Thomas Sr.; one son, Bennie L. Thomas Jr.; two sisters, Lilly Preasley and Thelma Green; a brother, Wardell Miles; a granddaughter, Wendolyn S. Thomas; and a goddaughter, Gladys Liston.

Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn T. Thomas and Jocelyn Hancock, both of Dayton; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Greater Grove Street Baptist Church with the Rev. James Archer officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Dillon-Chisley Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home, and Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.