This memorial website was created to remember Selma O. Thomas who was born in Virginia, Illinois on May 21, 1906 and passed away on September 25, 2008. She will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Selma O. Thomas, 102, of Peoria, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at Manor Care Health Services in Peoria.
Selma was born in Virginia, Illinois on May 21, 1906, daughter of William and Clara (Anderson) Krieg. They preceded her in death, along with four brothers; one sister; one son, Donald; and one daughter, Alberta.
She is survived by her sons, Ivan Thomas, Jr. of Hanna City and Robert E. Thomas of Wasilla, Alaska; daughters, Geraldine Nixon of Oswego, Evelyn Donham of Osprey, Florida and Mary Jane Bradley of Peoria; sixteen grandchildren; and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Selma began working at Altorfer Brother’s Company in East Peoria, during World War II and retired after seventeen years of service. She was of the Lutheran faith and attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria.
She loved Country music, especially Johnny Cash. Family was first in her life and she loved collecting family pictures. She was a hard worker, found good in everyone, was compassionate, alert, caring and was a very patient person. Selma would give you her last dollar, if you needed it. She was very quiet, but could talk for hours about her family or history.
A private interment will be held at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia, Illinois. There will be no visitation.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home in Peoria.
Dearest Gramma, I always remember when we came to see you at the trailer park. I was really little and looked so forward to the big juicy red apple you always had for me when we arrived. I remember you had a really cool zepplin lamp in the living area and I looked forward to seeing it every time I came. I love you and will miss you until we meet again. Tammy
Grandma, I remember when we were little, and we would pick you up from work sometimes when we were in Peoria for a visit. You worked at a glove factory, and you always had new mittens and gloves for us. We really looked forward to that. Then we usually went to Dog&Suds or Steak&Shake for dinner.I've thought about that many times over the years. LOVE YOU!! Linda
Gram, it was only a few years ago that we took a rode trip to Florida it seems like yesterday I took you to see your 1st son Don Thomas I know it meant the world to you . I still have that same truck you rode in and probably always will . Love you always craig . 9/29/2008
A friend |
A friend |
October 8, 2008 |
Selma may you rest in peace .
Craig Thomas |
Gram |
September 29, 2008 |
Gram, I tried to help you and give you the company you wanted so badly I was just rubbing your back and arm for you Tuesday evening and you where telling me it felt good over and over and did not want me to stop we where best friends always and always love you always craig . 9/29/2008 .