Sharon L.
Thomas
Died May
10, 2018
NORTHPORT – Sharon Lee Thomas, 74, of Northport,
passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Medilodge of Leelanau.
Sharon was born June 2, 1943 in Grand Rapids and
was raised by her mother, Margaret (Anderson) Verreau and step-father Tillis J.
Verreau in Northport. On May 6, 1967 at
the Trinity Church of the United Church of Christ she married Frederick Harry Thomas
Jr., who survives.
After Sharon and Fred’s marriage they moved to
Flint where they managed an apartment complex.
They moved back to Northport to raise their family. In Northport she worked at North Port Pointe
and was a nurse’s aid at the former Leelanau Memorial Hospital in Northport.
Sharon enjoyed fishing, yardwork and retirement in
Northport. She especially enjoyed trips
to Florida to see family.
Sharon is survived by her husband of fifty-one years,
Frederick; two sons, Kevin A. Thomas and Frederick J. Thomas III and a half-brother,
Lynn Vereau.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a
sister in infancy.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
June 2, at the Trinity Church of the United Church of Christ in Northport. The family will greet friends at 10 a.m. and
a luncheon will follow the memorial service.
Pastor Phil Garrison will officiate.
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share thoughts and memories with the Thomas family below or at our funeral home Facebook page:
We will forever miss and grieve for Sharon who gave our family so many smiles, cheer and laughter for countless years. Sharon had a bright face and attitude toward life, and we will continue to hold her in a special place in our hearts and memories. With our deep love and sympathy to Fred, her sons and all her many friends. Kristi and Earle Martin, and Macy, Michael, Brian & Ruthie Cassin, and Charlie Stubbs.
ReplyDeleteI knew Sharon & Fred from the casino. Sharon & I made each other laugh every time we saw each. Both Sharon & Fred are good people. I am glad I got to know them
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