Pauline Roberts Thomas

Pauline Roberts Thomas, age 88 of Demorest, passed away Monday, August 24, 2009, at Habersham Home following an extended illness.

Born in Habersham County, on April 23, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Lou Ella Wade Roberts. Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents Mrs. Thomas was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Thomas; grandson, Greggory Jay Thomas; brother, Lonnie Roberts; sisters, Lela Goodson, Mae Wade, Freda Wade, Josie Wade, Maude Dodd, Monteen Purdy and an infant sister. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, J.N. and Louise Thomas of Alto and Mike and Shirley Thomas of Homer; grandchildren, Melissa Walton, Tiffany Scroggs, Angela Arrowood, Blake Thomas and Keisha Thomas; seven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Lester Haynes and Rev. Sanford Kimbrell officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 pm on Tuesday and 2-4 & 6-9 pm on Wednesday.

An online guest register is available at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706.778.8668) is in charge of arrangements.