Ora A Thomas

Ora A. Thomas, 73, a resident of Franklin, LA was born on February 22, 1949. She transitioned peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 6:13 AM at her residence.

Throughout her years in school, Ora maintained an Honor Roll status until she dropped out in the 11th Grade. On February 14, 1966, she married Nathan Thomas, Sr. and would go on to raise their four children. 

In 1989, using her children as an inspiration, Ora obtained her GED as she graduated at the top of her class with a 4.0 GPA. 

“Orann” as she was affectionately called, was loving, honest, and straight-forward (with a joke or two). She enjoyed spending time with her family and special friends, Yatzee, playing pokeno, listening to music, and watching tv. Above all, her love for Jehovah reigned supreme as she would attend as many memorials as she could.

Memories of Ora will remain in the hearts of her son, Nathan Thomas III of Franklin, LA, three daughters; Beverly (Arthur) Joseph of Broussard, LA, Jacqueline T. Sherman, and Pamela (Edward) Guienze of Franklin, LA, one brother, Kevin Jones of Iowa, LA; two Godchildren, Lennis Parker and Ronald Babino; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Along with a host of other family and friends, special people in her life included; Michelle Gibson, Lois Ann Conley, Lois Zeno, Freddie Guienze, Agnes Johnson, Shawn Defils, Michelle Billiot, and Richard Preston.

She was preceded in death by her father, Adam Jones; her mother, Cecelia Byers; husband, Nathan Thomas, Jr., two brothers; Frederick Jones, Sr. and Adam Jones, Jr.; two nephews, Frederick Jones, Jr. and Derrick Butler; grandson, Matthew McClarty; mother-in-law, Rose Mary Kirt Figgins; three sisters-in-law; Mary Ann Butler, Beatrice Jones, Emily Phillips, and three nieces; Tiarra Jones, Charlotte Hawkins, and Rachel Ward.