Genetha Shankle Thomas Obituary
The world bids farewell to Genetha Shankle Thomas (Westminster, California), born in Newton, Texas, departing on July 28, 2025 at the age of 83. Genetha leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Genetha Shankle Thomas to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Coryon Shankle and Dessie Mae Shankle; and her husband Silton Thomas. She is survived by: her grandson Laython; her children, Sylvia Thomas and Milton Thomas (Stephanie); her stepdaughter Veralyn E. Washington (Clayton); her grandchildren, Anthony John Thomas, Matthew James Thomas and Genetha Addison Thomas; her siblings, Holiston Shankle, Harveston Shankle and Faye Roach; and her siblings-in-law, Marion Johnson (Victor), Rachel Davis (Gaylord) and Charles Thomas. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
Genetha worked at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach before continuing her caregiving legacy at the John Douglas French Center, a specialized Alzheimer's facility.
