Lalia Mae (Fitzpatrick) Thomas

Lalia Mae (Fitzpatrick) Thomas, age 88 of Ozark, passed away March 14, 2018. She was born October 29, 1929 in Nixa, the daughter of Carl and Mamie (Bolin) Fitzpatrick. Lalia was a 1947 graduate of Nixa High School. She attended business college and worked throughout her life as a secretary and bookkeeper until retirement. On May 16, 1948 she and Frank Thomas were united in marriage. Frank preceded Lalia in death on May 11, 1998. Lalia was baptized at age 12. She was a member of Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. She thought the world of her family and loved spending time with them. Lalia also spent time gardening and working in her yard. In her younger years she enjoyed canning. Survivors include: two sons, Max Thomas and wife Barbara, and Donald Thomas; four grandchildren, Jennifer Cox and husband Michael, Melissa Bassett and husband Brandon, Carissa Roberts and husband Kris, and Zeb Thomas; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Roger Fitzpatrick and wife Beulah, and Jack Fitzpatrick and wife Peggy; a sister in law, Zona Fitzpatrick; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Lalia was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, J.D. Fitzpatrick; sisters in law and their husbands, Lois Estes and Frank, Junetta Mooney and Glen, and Arva Stine and Charles. The family would like to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff of North Park Village and Intrepid Hospice for their care of Lalia. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Phil Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM Saturday immediately before the service in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Southside Church of Christ, Ozark.