THOMASON, Mary, age 84 of Riverside, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ward Thomason; son, Michael Thomason; daughters, Tammy Thomason and Debbie Kennison; grandson, Jason Kennison; great-grandson, Jason Kennison II; sister, June Williams of Danville, KY and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Before the illness, Mary was an active member in the Spinning Road Baptist Church choir and successfully led a coupon drive to purchase a new organ for the church. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM Friday, February 17, 2012 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.