It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joy Thomas of Jacksonville, North Carolina, born in Wilmington, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 88, on February 18, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Buren Shepard and Dorothy Lewis Shepard; her husband Kenneth C. Thomas; her son Gene Thomas; and her brother David Shepard.

She is survived by : her sons, Toby L. Thomas (Tonya) of Verona and Wayne Thomas (Diane) of Verona; her siblings, James Shepard (Uli) of Goldsboro, Jessie Ottaway (Edsel) of Verona and Edna Branch (J. D.) of Lumberton; and her grandchildren, Michael Thomas, Tiffany Green, Nicole Pierce, Holly Whitlow and Matthew Thomas. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Verona Baptist Church, c/o Wanda Padgett, 23467 Hwy 50, Holly Ridge, NC 28445.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jones Funeral Homes