Lizzie Isabelle Shelton Thomas Obituary (1925 - 2016)

Lizzie Isabelle Shelton Thomas was the tenth of twelve children born to Frank and Emma Shelton. Born in Louisa County, Virginia, Lizzie received her education in the Louisa County Public School System. She moved to the Richmond area after she was hired at Lee Industries, a local furniture builder. Lizzie was employed for this company for 30 years before the business relocated to North Carolina. She later worked in the housekeeping department at Beth Sholom Home, where she was employed for 10 years. Lizzie gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Anna Baptist Church in Louisa County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Thomas, parents, eleven siblings and her grandson, Willie C. Jones. She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, Gloria A. Jones and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Interment Roselawn Cemetery.