Donna Sue Thomas
Donna Sue Thomas, 85, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the Mercy Health Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Ky.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother,and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering faith.
She was born in Cairo on Jan. 17, 1940, the daughter of Willis and Alice Sumner Rothchild and was the oldest of nine children.
She attended St. Raphael Grade School and Cairo High School. She was a telephone operator until she became a full-time stay at home mother.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl “Johnny” Thomas, and her cherished daughter, Kara Alison Hubbard, as well as her siblings Marcina, Darrell, Barron and Tom.
She is survived by her five devoted children: John Kevin Thomas (Angie), Kent Thomas (Stacey), Kyle Thomas (Brenda Dickerson), Karla Thomas Shaffer (Chuck) and Keith Thomas (Kiera); son-in-law David Hubbard; and their families, who will continue to honor her legacy of love and compassion. She also leaves behind her beloved siblings, Buddy, Deanna, Russell and Robert and many treasured nieces and nephews.
A dedicated member of her church, she found great joy in her faith and the fellowship of her church community. She was a regular attendee of church services and her faith was a cornerstone of her life, providing her with strength and comfort.
She was also deeply involved in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She took immense pride in their accomplishments and never attended a family gathering, sporting event or activity without her camera…and red lipstick. Her family was her greatest joy, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, support and wonderful memories.
A memorial service to celebrate her life was held Friday, Jan. 24, at Mighty Rivers Church in Cairo at 11:30 a.m.
Interment followed the memorial service at Mound City National Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the Mighty Rivers Upward Basketball program.
She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
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Crain Funeral Home in Cairo was in charge of arrangements.