Rosemary Thomas

Rosemary Lawrence Thomas, 96, of Baytown passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Baytown. Rosemary was born June 20, 1912 in Houston. She received her Bachelors of Science Degree from Sam Houston State University and was a school teacher for 10 years before marring the love of her life Arthur M. Thomas Jr. After moving to Baytown she was a substitute teacher for the Goose Creek ISD for 20 years. Rosemary was an accomplished artist working in oils and was a member of the China Painting Guild of Baytown. She loved gardening and raising African Violets. She was a member of the Daughters the Republic of Texas and Daughters of the American Revolution. She served two terms on the Harris County Grand Jury in the 1970's.

Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Hardie and Bettie Serene Milam Lawrence; husband, Arthur M. Thomas Jr.; brother, Hardie Rhea Lawrence and sister, Bettie Milam Gossett. She is survived by a son, Arthur M. Thomas III of Baytown; niece Bettie Jo Lemon; nephews, James Cary Gossett Jr. and Joseph Francis Lawrence and grandson Arthur M. Thomas IV.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2008 at Navarre Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Goodell officiating. In lieu of usual remembrances memorials be made to the St. Joseph Indian School, Box 89, Chamberlain, SD 57325-0573

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2444 Rollingbrook Dr. Baytown, TX 77521, (281) 422-8111.