Louise Fern Thomas

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Louise Fern Thomas

Mrs. Louise Fern Thomas age 80 of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville.

Born January 18, 1931 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Lewis & Nettie Opal (Kendall) Dillion and attended the #10 School of Putnam County.

Louise had been a dietician with the Putnam County Hospital, retiring in the early 80’s; she previously taught at Putnam County Headstart and worked at DePauw University. She was a member of the Pocahontas Indian Heritage Organization.

Survivors include her children, Donald A. (Wanda) Thomas of Reelsville, Virginia A. (Marvin) Smith of Oklahoma, Geraldine P. (Jerry) Norman, Sharon S. (Don) Jellison, Randall L. (Jennie)Thomas, James W. (Tracey) Thomas, Candy J. (James) Robinson, all of Greencastle, and Mark K. (friend, Mike Cagle) Thomas of Reelsville; a sister, Beulah Jean York of Texas; a brother, Robert Leonard; 22 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Dillion & Lester & Opal Leonard; and brothers, Bud & Jack Curtis Leonard.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 29, 2011 at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Ernie Phillips officiating, interment will follow at the Little Walnut Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 pm on Friday, May 28, 2011.

Our Hearts are Heavy

But We Will Go On

With the Love You Taught Us

From this Moment On

Rest In Peace & Love, Mommy

s Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, IN.