Mattie Edna Thomas

Mattie E. Coulter Thomas “Bunnie”, 57, of Columbus, passed away March 2, 2010 at the Zusman House. She was born April 1, 1952 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, the ninth child of George and Edith Coulter. Mattie attended school in North Carolina to the third grade and moved with her family to Columbus, Ohio in 1961. Mattie graduated from Linden McKinley High School class of 1970 then went on to attend Bliss College. She worked for the US Postal Service for 5 years and after leaving the post office, Mattie sought employment at The Ohio State University Hospital as a pharmacist technician. Mattie stayed employed there for 32 years and received awards for Pharmacist of the Year in 1995 and 2009. Mattie was totally devoted to her family. She had a big, generous heart and was always willing to lend a hand to help others. She enjoyed singing Gospel music, playing bingo, cooking and OSU football. Mattie was a strong woman that was full of life. Her main love in life was her family. Mattie was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church and recently started attending First Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edith and George Coulter; granddaughter, Alexis Leann Coulter; sisters, Edith Claudette Harper and Mary “Cookie” Allen; nephew, Michael S. Coulter and father-in-law, Richard E. Thomas, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Richard Thomas III,; sons, Steven D. Coulter, Richard A. Thomas; step-daughter, Demetrius Foster; sisters, Nannie “Penny” Sharpe of Virginia, Carolyn “Dimples” Coulter of Cleveland; brothers, George R. (Jennie) Coulter of Virginia, Samuel F. Coulter, William P. (Cora) Coulter, Sr., John C. (Beverly) Coulter and Donald G. (Merlene) Coulter; mother-in-law, Alma Thomas; sister-in-law, Leslie Porter; grandchildren, Steven, Jordan, Trent and Jayln Coulter, Kenya Thomas; Godson, Trulaine Joshua Hardgrow; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to caregivers, Merlene Coulter and Penny Sharpe, my husband and sons and all the friends at The Ohio State University Pharmacist Department. God bless you all. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00AM Friday, March 5, 2010 at the First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43232 where the funeral service will be held at 11:00AM. Bishop Timothy Clarke will be officiating with interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Memorial contributions may be made to Zusman Hospice 1151 College Ave., Columbus, Ohio in memory of Mattie. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Mattie.