Thomas, Zora Elizabeth, born September 21, 1926, died peacefully at home in Cedar Hill, Tennessee on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Zora was preceded in death by her husband, Milton F. Thomas; daughter, Frances Annette (Ann) Fox; and son, James F. (Jim) Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Beth (Betsy) Porter; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM, Rev. Tom King officiating. Family and friends will meet at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike on Friday at 9:30 for the interment service. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com