Anna Maria Thomas Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Anna Maria Thomas (Murphysboro, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 19, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Anna Maria has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Edgar Thomas; her parents, Mathew Joiser and Emma Joiser (Heimer); and her daughter Janet Lynn Lee of Herrin. She is survived by: her former husband Donald Bruce Lee; and her children, Anna Lisa Lantrip (Mark) of Atlanta, Diana Jean Morris of Herrin and James Howard Lee (Crystal) of Bellefontaine. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
