Margaret Thomas

Margaret Ruth (Ullman) Thomas, 85 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 in Clearwater, FL.  Margaret was born July 19, 1923 in Noble County, Ohio.

A 1941 graduate of Elk Raul High School, Margaret was a 50-year member of Aurelius Chapter #60 Order of the Eastern Star and a Past Worthy Matron, a retiree of Harts Department Store, and faithful member of the Northwest Tampa Church of Christ.   She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Ullman, brothers George and Robert Ullman, and most recently by her son James Thomas.  She is survived by her husband of 66 years Harley Thomas, sister Jean (Earl) Schramm, daughter Ann (Bill) Kinkead, son Rob (Kim) Thomas, daughter-in-law Pam Thomas, grandchildren Erica Geiger, Chris Thomas, Chad (Aileen) Thomas, Jamie (Jason) Price, Tiffany (John) Tharanick, and Melissa Thomas, as well as by her four great granddaughters Emily, Elizabeth & Megan Geiger, and Taylor Thomas.  Margaret was a devoted Christian and loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be dearly missed by numerous relatives and friends.

Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family for relatives and closest friends.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Tampa Youth Missions c/o Northwest Church of Christ, 7259 Sheldon Rd. Tampa, FL 33615. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.