Shirley Thomas

Shirley Faye Thomas was born November 11, 1939, in Ft. Smith, AR and went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2011.

Shirley worked for the Iowa Civil Rights Commission for 26 years before retiring to spend more time with her husband and family and was affectionately known as “Me-Maw.” She enjoyed family gatherings, shopping, fishing and getting together with friends from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Shirley was a member of Cornerstone Family Church.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 32 years, Gary Thomas; sons, Craig (Laura) Griffith, Keith Griffith, Charlie Griffith, Luther Brown and William “Duck” Brown II; grandchildren, Jamilla, Kim. Zack, Auvae, Shiree, Li’l Keithy, Kesha, Kurstina, Dawn, Shanice, Charlesa, Larissa and William Edward “Buster” Brown III; great-grandchildren, Li’l Craig, Kanasia, JeShaun, Sania, Dakeya, Jasmin and TeOjanay; sister, Charlene Scott; aunts, Sarah Metcalf and Selba Donley; great-uncle, Luther Donley; nephews, Bomber, Jerry and Tony; and special friend, Lynn Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Mary L. Fulbright; brother, Luther Fulbright; and niece, Tammy Fulbright.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 4, 2011, at Cornerstone Family Church, 3114 SW 61st Street, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family at Cornerstone Family Church.

Online condolences may be sent to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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