Carol Ann Thomas

She was born on July 18, 1943 in Overland, MO to Kenneth and Ruth (Summers) Clark.

She married Jerry Thomas on June 13, 1964 in Peoria. He survives.

Carol is also survived by one daughter, Karla (Kevin) Nelson of Longview, TX; two sons, Troy Thomas of Bartonville and Bruce (Jarilyn) Thomas of Pekin; five grandchildren, Nicole (Matt), Travis, Alex, Wyatt and Ian; five great-grandchildren, Lotus, Zen, Lennon, Lyle and Leon; and two sisters, Gloria Hosler of Bartonville and Pat Briggs of Mapleton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ken Clark; and two brother in laws, Lloyd Hosler and Jerry Briggs.

Carol worked for Maple City Stamping, Bemis, and District 150 in HR where she retired. Carol's hobbies included sewing, puzzles, tending to her many cats and playing double deck pinochle with her husband and two sons which was a weekly event. Carol attended Manual High School where she sang for Steven Foster Singers and graduated in 1961.

Carol was a loving wife and mother and lived to care for her family, especially her grandchildren. Carol had a smile that would light up the room and a distinct laugh that was contagious. Carol was brought up and raised in a Christian home where her mother, Ruth was a fixture as a Sunday School teacher in whose footsteps she followed and taught for many years. Her act with Dummy Dan the puppet was a big hit with the kids. Carol was baptized and a member of Christian Assembly Church for over 50 years. Carol was a part of many drama presentations throughout the years at many churches. She had a passion for caring for hurting individuals and had a heart to bring healing into other lives. She would never turn a blind eye to anyone in a time of need. Carol was an avid lover of cats and never had a moment in her life when she was without one. Carol was a unique individual, deeply loved and will be greatly missed but will forever be in our hearts.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at Christian Assembly Church, 521 NE Monroe St., Peoria 61603. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the church. Rev. Terry Goode and Rev. Roger Kaeb will officiate. Additional visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Assembly Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com