Sally M. Thomas, 84, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Tuesday March 17, 2015 at her home.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, with visitation one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorials may be made to the Taylor Ridge United Methodist Church.
Sally was born October 9, 1930 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Donald and Lucille (Smith) Branson. She married Trellis "Tip" Thomas on November 28, 1957 in Davenport.
Sally will be fondly remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. In earlier years, she worked at Royal Neighbors of America, Rock Island.
She was a member of Taylor Ridge United Methodist Church. Sally enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed all of their accomplishments and comforted them in their defeats. She was looking forward to the addition of a new generation to the family with the forthcoming birth of her first great-grandchild in the near future.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Trellis "Tip" Thomas, of Taylor Ridge; son, Gary Thomas, San Francisco, CA, and former daughter-in-law, Angie Thomas, Hawaii; daughter, Cathy Meyer, and her husband Ed, of Taylor Ridge; grandchildren, Paige Thomas, Scott Meyer, Audi (John) Leingang and Kurt Slattery; and Audi and Kurt's father, Mark Slattery.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents.
Sally's family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to Lorrie and Anna at Good Samaritan for their kindness and care.