Delores A. Thomas

Delores Ann Thomas (Lois), 85, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. Born on December 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Rosa Lou Jones and Ernest Sibley. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend who was also a woman of deep faith, compassion, and love. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew her.

Lois attended Richmond Public Schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She dedicated herself to caring for others, had a passion for cooking and singing, and possessed a natural gift for making everyone feel loved and welcomed. Lois was a second mother to many, embodying comfort, guidance, and unconditional love. Lois was truly cherished by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon J. Thomas; two stepchildren, Eric Thomas and Shandra Peace; granddaughter, Niquita Myers; and grandson, Develle Thomas.

Lois leaves to cherish her memories eight children: Michael and Angela Jones, Valerie Bradley (Daniel), Yvonne Sanders (Vincent), Renita, Sharon, James, and Michelle Thomas, and stepdaughter Brenda Williams; twenty-two grandchildren, Latisha, Marquita, Teddi, Tashawn, Marque, Tymon, LaTorya, Travaris, Ebony, Edward, Michael, Jr., Daquan, Trequan, Reniya, Eugene, Urhonda, Nigel, Candice, George, Jevonna, Joi, and Brooke; brothers-in-law, Glenn, Jerome, and Lewis Thomas; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Murray, Delores Johnson, and Shirley Thomas; and a host of, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, devoted cousin Gayle Junius, devoted friend Genevieve Munford as well as other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life ceremony will take place at Mimms Funeral Services, 1827 Hull Street, Richmond, VA, on December 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Immediately following, family and friends are invited to honor the remarkable life of a woman who selflessly gave to others at the Club 533 building, 700 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may her spirit of love and care continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing her.