Mary C. Jenkins Thomas

Published 9:28 am Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Mary C. Jenkins Thomas, 74, of Ironton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Ky. The Nolan, W. Va., native was born July 17, 1936, the daughter of the late James O. and Myrtle Blevins Diamond. She was also preceded in death by the father of her children, Lynd Jenkins.

Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of Nolan High School and a homemaker. She was a former secretary for Hanging Rock Elementary School, a former aide for children with disabilities and a home instructor for the Lawrence County CAO Head Start Program. She attended Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

We will always cherish the love and understanding Mom so freely gave to each of us. She was the guiding angel of our family here on earth and we have been truly blessed.

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In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Diamond, Cecil Diamond and Otis Diamond; two sisters, Geneva Diamond and Loraine Wiseman; and a grandchild, Carri McKnight.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Myrtle and Kenny Meadows of Lexington, Ky. and Carolyn and Johnny Keating of Ironton; three sons and daughters-in-law, L. J. and Patty Jenkins, Rick and Debbie Jenkins, all of Ironton, and Michael and Becky Jenkins of Jackson; five grandchildren and their spouses, Johnny Jr. and Molly Keating, Ricky and Kathy Jenkins, David and Wendy Jenkins, Austin Jenkins and Chandler Jenkins; eight great grandchildren, Ricky Jenkins, Josie Keating, Melanie Anderson, Caitlynd McKnight, Lauren McKnight, David Jenkins, Jr., Wyatt Jenkins, and Marissa Jenkins; two sisters, Lilly Smitt of Streator, Ill. and Madgie Montgomery of Columbus; and a special friend, Samantha Colvin.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Easterling officiating. Burial will follow in Jenkins Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net .