Geneva Violet Thomas
Obituary
Geneva Violet (Armstrong) Thomas was born February 11, 1927 in Poteau, OK to Cornelius & Bessie (Cook) Armstrong and passed from this life on February 8, 2019 at the age of 91.
Geneva loved her church family at Shirley Springs Baptist Church and wished she could have attended more frequently. She also enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing dominoes and card games and spending time with family at the cabin on the Barron Fork Creek. Geneva recently became interested in golf and her favorites were Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler. In her younger years, she kept busy by helping her elderly neighbors and by helping with her grandchildren. She had a heart of a servant and blessed many people.
Geneva is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester H. Thomas; her ex-husband, Dan Beede; her son, Gary Wayne Thomas; and her sisters, Mozelle Webster, Grace Starks, Hilda Perryman and Alice Dotson. She is survived by her daughters, Sue Davenport-Lindsey and husband Paul, Linda Johnson, Anita Busby and step daughter Laura Pulay; her son, Jimmy Thomas and her step son Danny Beede; her sisters, Louise McKenzie and Dellan Driscoll; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.
Geneva will lie in state Monday, February 11 from noon to 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. Her funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church, 714 N Harvard, Tulsa. She will be laid to rest at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens following. The family invites you to return to the church following the graveside service for a meal and fellowship.
“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.” John 3:36 KJV
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Tributes & Memories
She was a great mother, grandmother, teacher, friend, caregiver. Whatever you needed her to be, she was. Smart, funny, and strong with the biggest heart full of unconditional love. You will be missed.
Melanie Grayson
Grandma was the anchor and center of everything that took place in this family. Everyone loved her but not as much as she loved us. Growing up with her as my grandmother and giving us such a great place like the cabin/creek, has shaped my life to be a great person. I'll truly miss her forever. Not a domino or 31 game will ever be the same, but we must keep playing for her!
Jimmy Thomas II
So many wonderful memories of this great lady. She had a laugh that was contagious, a temper that was tested, and a love that was Christ like. With her and my mom and all the other sisters gathering up with Grandma and other family members in Heaven I can say with confidence that someday we will have the best family reunion ever. Blessings to all my family
John Starks
Gran celebrating number 87!
Lindsey Morrison
Geneva with Lindsey, London and John
Lindsey Morrison
Grandma with Lindsey, London and a photo bomber Tonya lol
Lindsey Morrison
I didn’t really know Grandma Thomas very well, but what I do know & have always been so excited to see how much she was loved by her family,not just her children, but all of her grandchildren too! To see so much love given, & shown to her makes me know that she was deserving of that love. I’m praying for all of you during this sad time but know God will be with u all & he is the God of Peace!
Robin Solzak
I'm so very sorry to her about her passing My Prayers are with The Whole Family She was a Great person and will be miss Love you guys
Ruth Carmichael
Lester
My sweet momma. RIP. You will be greatly missed.
Anita
She was a great mother to us all.
Julie pflueger
Granny you will truly be missed. We will love you always!
Angela Davenport
Geneva & Linda in the garden
Lindsey Morrison
Miss you Grandma!
Lindsey Morrison
Geneva with Sue, Tonya, Angela and Kayti
Tonya Fulton
Geneva with Tonya
Tonya Fulton
Geneva with Anita
Tonya Fulton