Emily Thomas

After a two-year struggle with liver cancer, Emily Mayhall Thomas, 79, of Owensboro died on October 6, surrounded by her beloved family: her husband of 54 years, Joe Thomas, and her daughters, Sharon Thomas Lowe of Owensboro and Karen Thomas Smith of Ifrane, Morocco. Other survivors include a brother, David Mayhall of Magee, Mississippi, her son-in-law Kevin Smith, her granddaughter, Claire Thomas Smith and dear sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and N.G. Mayhall of Clarksdale, Mississippi; her brother Nat Mayhall of Corinth, Mississippi; and her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Bob Carr, of Cahokia, Illinois.

Born in Liberty, Mississippi, Emily was a graduate of Mississippi College and attended the Carver School of Missions of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. She worked as a secretary in many places, including Yellow Creek Baptist Church.

Emily was an extraordinarily kind and gentle person who loved simple pleasures of family and friendship. She loved her Lord, reading the Bible, and being part of His church. She taught Sunday School and sang in the choir in all the congregations where her husband Joe served as a minister, including Dawson Baptist Church in Philpot and Third Baptist Church in Owensboro. She loved animals, especially cats, and good books of all kinds.

Visitation will be at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, October 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM., and from 9:00 until 10:00 AM Saturday at Third Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at the church at 10:00 on Saturday, October 9. Burial will be in Yellow Creek Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Emily's memory by making a contribution to Third Baptist Church of Owensboro.