Glatis was born June 7, 1934 in Kite, GA to parents Harvey and Flora Tapley. She was a graduate of Swainsboro High School. She excelled in high school where she was the Head Majorette in band, and received two senior superlatives, Neatest and Most Attractive. She went on to become a well-known and highly recruited Dental Hygienist. Her sixteen year career was served in Statesboro and Atlanta before working for two prominent dentist in Brunswick, Dr. Bernard Swafford and Dr. Robert Sirmons.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Darwin Tapley.
She is survived by her husband Donald Ray Thomas of Brunswick, GA; daughter Donna Elaine Fogle of Watkinsville, GA; sons Douglas Ray Thomas of St. Simons Island, GA and Michael Otis Thomas of Athens, GA; five grandchildren; sister Gerry Earp of Brunswick, GA; and brothers Otis Tapley and Lanier Tapley.
The Thomas family will receive friends Friday, July 13, 2018 from 6-8PM at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
