Shirley Thomas Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Thomas in Fredericksburg, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 91, on May 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Thomas to show support.
She was predeceased by: her daughter Denise McQuillin; her son-in-law Greg Graham; her parents, William Schmidt and Esther Schmidt (Havener); and her brothers, Ralph Schmidt (Bernice) and Raymond Schmidt (Norma).
She is survived by: her husband Nevin E. Thomas; and her children, Debbie Payne (Mike) of Ligonier, PA, Cindy Graham of Ligonier, PA, Jeff Thomas (Linda) of Stafford, VA and Tim Thomas (Glen Beasley) of Gatlinburg, TN. She is also survived by grandchildren; and eight beloved great-grandchildren.
While flowers are much appreciated, the family also asks that you consider making a donation to the Help Hope Live Catastrophic Illness Fund established for Shirley's great-grandchildren, Lilly and Lucy Thomas. Donations may be made at: https://helphopelive.org.
