Betty Marie Thomas Obituary
The memory of Betty Marie Thomas of Elkhart, Indiana, who passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 94, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Fraker and Verna Fraker (Mell); her husband Charles W. Thomas; and her sisters, Evelyn Heller and Alma Nickel.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth Hess of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Nancy Kuykendall of Elkhart, Indiana, Charles "Chick" Thomas (Karen) of Goshen and Dorothy "Dot" Fraker of Newville, Pennsylvania; her grandchildren, Kristy Deavers (James), Tina Keeseman, Cory Hess (Robyn), Ashley Harp (David), Karla Doyle (Kevin), Chris Hess and Lindsay Thomas (Anthony Pistone); and her siblings, Dale Fraker (Dorothy) of Newville, Helen Baker of Mt. Holly Springs and Caroline Kitner of Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania.. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Betty's honor to the Cancer Resources for Elkhart County at http://www.elkhartcancer.org.
