Thomas, Mary "Rita", 86, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2020 in Wichita. Rita was born on August 11, 1933 in West Allis, Wisconsin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband; Jack, mother; Kathleen Phillips. Survivors include her children; Jay (Debbie) Thomas of Edmond, OK, David Thomas of Wichita, Theresa (Roger) Riley of Lebo, Kansas, Karen (Ron) Gabbert of Bel Aire, Kansas. brother; John (Shirley) Ryland of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Wichita. She was a blue ribbon quilter and member of Prairie Quilt Guild. Rita was actively involved in her Catholic faith through volunteer work at Villa Maria in Mulvane, St. Michael Parish in Mulvane and St. Patrick in Wichita. Mass service will be 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at St. Patrick Catholic Church , 2007 N. Arkansas, Wichita, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church.