Lelia Mae Thomas, 82; was born in Camden, Alabama to the late Ezekiel Sr., and Inell Thomas on December 18,1937.
She departed this life on Sunday, July 5,2020 at Veranda Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Home.
Lelia graduated from Camden Academy High School in Camden, Alabama where she was a track star, basketball player, member of the school chorus, an office assistant, craft club and Literacy club member. After graduation, she attended Alabama State College and later moved to Cincinnati, OH, worked multiple jobs while she attended The University of Cincinnati where she earned her BA in Elementary Education and worked for Cincinnati Public School system until her retirement.
Lelia attended Clifton Seventh Day Adventist Church where she was a Church Elder, Superintendent of Sabbath school, Head Deaconess, involved in outreach Ministries, i.e. feeding the homeless and visiting the sick and shut-in, sang in the choir and spent many tireless hours helping at the church's school, Clifton Christian Academy for many
years.
Lelia was preceded in death by her mother and father, 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories, 1 son, Tajuddin Abujameel Al-Muqtadir, (formerly James Thomas) Cincinnati, OH 1 daughter, Rhonda Thomas, Atlanta, GA; 2 brothers, Ezekiel (Betty) Thomas and David (Glory) Thomas, Syracuse, NY; 7 sisters, I. Denise (Art) Holt, Cincinnati, OH, Essie (Spencer) Dorsey, Lula (Benjamin) Garland, Syracuse, NY; Alice Moore, Atlanta GA; Martha Thomas, Lewisville, TX; B'Olivia Harris, Selma, AL and Lillie Thomas, Birmingham, AL; 4 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.
-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Zoom Visitation - Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1 PM - 2 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86016734193?pwd=aHcwYU1yMHFkeXRjazc2TG5wd2RUZz09This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Lelia Thomas 82 years old , born on December 18, 1937 and passed away on July 5, 2020. We will remember her forever.
