Novia Ann Thomas, 76, of Olive Branch, MS went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025. Novia was born on August 18, 1948 to the late Lawrence David Thomas and Lela Moore Thomas. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Danny David Thomas and Lonnie Lee Thomas; and three sisters: Genva Johnson, Mandy Dew, and O’Nita Scoggins. She is survived by her two sisters, Faye McCullough (Donnie) and Vicky Red; her honorary children: Joey Yancey, Johnny Yancey (Diana), Crystal Allison, Bobby White, Steven Owens, and Lonnie Allison; 17 honorary grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Brantley Funeral Home on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 12-2 pm with a funeral service to begin at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Byhalia Cemetery.
