Catherine "Katie" Thomas' Obituary
Catherine "Katie" Thomas, age 92, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. in Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation, DuQuoin, IL.
Katie was born on February 1, 1929 in Tamaroa, IL, a daughter to Edwin Roy and Lillie (Sronce) Jones. On November 4, 1950, she married Charles E. Thomas, Jr. in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on April 17, 1997. Katie had worked as a florist for Pat's Flower Shop, Erwin's Flower Shop and owned Floristically Yours. She was a member of Liberty Church, DuQuoin, IL, Eastern Star and White Shrine. Katie loved reading, gardening and spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Survivors include her son, Doug (Toni) Thomas of DuQuoin, IL; one daughter, Pam (Louis) Hottes of Sebring, FL; three grandchildren, Monica (Tim) Knapp of Zeigler, IL, Melinda (Rick) Bowlin of Elkville, IL, Chelsey Rae (Paul) Jackson of Carbondale, IL; nine great-grandchildren, Alex, Kelsey and Jameson Knapp, Wade, Jacob, and Maycee Bowlin, Oak Jackson, Kacey and Sarrah Hottes; one sister, Jenetta (Kenneth) Holt of Pinckneyville, IL; one nephew, Steven (Amanda) Holt; and two nieces, Rhonda Holt and Linda Poos.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Michael Hottes; two infant brothers, Wayne and David Jones; one sister, Lucy Redford; one brother-in-law, Olin Redford; one niece, Terri Redford-Powers; and one nephew-in-law, Roger Poos.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lon McPherson officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Due to health concerns related to the covid-19 virus, social distancing will be enforced and all attendees are asked to wear a mask.
Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Church, DuQuoin, IL.
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