Mary Ellen Thomas Obituary

We announce the death of Mary Ellen Thomas of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, born in Columbus, Ohio, who passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 85. Mary Ellen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ellen Thomas to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruth Grabill and Everett Grabill; and her siblings, Rex Grabill, Carl Grabill, Jerry Grabill, Ray Grabill, Paul Grabill, Phyllis Jaynes, Ann Dent, Lee Grabill, Clara Callahan, Nancy Burtch and Dean Grabill.

She is survived by: her husband James Thomas; her children, Father Mark Thomas, Cindy Lassahn (Brian), Charlie Thomas (Kris) and Rob Thomas (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Nikki Lassahn, Bryn Thomas (Jennie), Jamie Lassahn (Katy), Shea Thomas (Kelsey), Lucas Thomas (Judy), Haley Thomas, Sumner Thomas (Sydney), Annie Thomas and Sarah Helen Thomas; her great grandchildren, Jude, Isaac Smalling, Barrett, Charlotte Lassahn, Jacob, Harper and Liam Thomas; and her sister Nyla Johnson.

Her greatest contribution to this world, however, was that as a grandmother and great grandmother.