

She was born on January 5, 1954 in Waynesburg, PA to Arleigh and Martha Willy. She worked as a cook at various restaurants. She loved the country life and scenery, looking at animals in her yard, her flowers and pond area, and going to the zoo with her family. She was known for enjoying bingo and her scratch off tickets. She loved being at home with her family and all of her cats.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Fred Thomas; children, Joe Thomas (Aggie), Heather Tuttle (Paul); grandchildren, Joey Thomas Jr. who she raised from birth, along with several grandchildren; and sisters, Emma Rutan, Debbie Durbin, and Brenda Ankrom.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Freddy Burns Thomas Jr. and Timothy Earl Thomas; and brothers, Arleigh Willy Jr. and James Robert Willy.
Friends and family are invited to the visitation on Friday, October 17 from 2 to 4 PM and resuming at 6 PM until the time of service at 7 PM at Behm Funeral Home, 182 W. High St., Waynesburg, PA 15370. She will be cremated per her wishes and will be buried with her boys at Rosemont Cemetery at a later date.
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