Frances Anne Thomas's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee

Frances Anne Thomas

December 19, 1928 - June 23, 2025 (96 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Frances Anne Thomas's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee
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Frances Anne Thomas

December 19, 1928 - June 23, 2025 (96 years old)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Frances Anne Thomas Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Frances Anne Thomas (Knoxville, Tennessee), born in Greenville, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 96, on June 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her son James; her parents, Gracie Whitfield and Cullen Whitfield; and her siblings, Edna May, Cullen Jr., Willie, Minnie Lou, Melvin, Martin, Robert, Ora, Eva May, Sidney and Vera.

She is survived by: her husband Roy; her daughter Balla-Rena (Ron); her grandchildren, Casi (Curt), Marci (Srinath), Michelle (Michael), Emily, Jimmy (Claudia) and Joseph (Jamaya); her great grandchildren, Elizabeth (Chandler), Nathan, Jonathan, Kaeshev, Samantha, Rebeka, Hanorah, David, Kevin, Brandon, Lillian, Joseph Edward King, Janaya and Joseph Edward Prince; and her aunt Annette. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to The Learning Tree Farm in Dayton, OH (http://www.learningtreefarm.org) in honor of Anne's adventurous spirit and loving, generous heart.



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Fountain City Chapel
2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918

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June 27

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Lynnhurst Cemetery
2300 Adair Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918

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