Patsy "Pat" Thomas

Patsy Lee "Pat" Thomas of Nixa was born March 18, 1936 and went to be with her Lord April 30, 2016. With her family by her side, Pat passed away peacefully at her home. Pat was born in Fair Play, MO, and raised in Springfield. She was a 1954 graduate of Central High School. Pat was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandma. Pat was the only child of the late John T, and Ruby (Jones) Thomason. She married Milburn "Tom" Thomas in 1954 and remained his devoted wife after his passing in 1995. Pat is survived by her four children and their spouses; Lynn Gephardt and husband Rob of Carl Junction, Leigh Hall and husband Jim of Nixa, John Thomas and wife Sheryl of Springfield, and Chris Thomas and wife Regina of Nixa; eleven grandchildren, Jen O'Keefe, Ryan Harrell, Jennifer Montgomery, Jana McDonald, Megan Allen, Lindsay Rhea, Jessica Whiteley, Josh Thomas, Hannah Thomas, Bailee Hall and Christian Thomas; fifteen great-grandchildren, Miles, Reese, Kayleigh, Alexis, Malorie, Thomas, Ava, Tiffany, Lillian, Kendall, Annabel, Blakely, Brynna, Beau and Nora, all of whom where her favorite. Also surviving are a brother-in-law William Thomas; many cousins and friends. Pat was a homemaker for many years. After graduating from nursing school she became an office nurse for family practice for 38 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of Nixa Christian Church. Pat wished to have a private graveside service with her family in attendance. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens will be under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Rev. George Latimer will be officiating. A viewing for friends and family will be from 10:00 AM until noon on Saturday, May 7 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Nixa Christian Church.