Clarice Faye Thomas, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 10, in the city of Live Oak, FL. She was born in Madison, Alabama to her parents James Albert (Sr) and Cleva Balch Hovis. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wheeler Thomas; daughter, LaJeana Kirk; her parents; along with her siblings, Albert Hovis, Jr (Lula Mae), Burton Hovis (Frances), and Gertrude Smith (Calvin). She is survived by her son, Kevin Thomas (Melissa) and daughter, Angie Lott (Alan). She was affectionately known as “Momaw” to her 8 grandchildren, Rebekah Kaufmann (David), Seth Thomas (Madison), Brittany Widener (Lenny), Kayla Pidcock (Jeff), Lucas Lott (Rachel), Chad Thomas (Alycia), Blake Thomas (Hannah), and Savanna Thomas. 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She loved her family well. Her children rise up and call her blessed. Other survivors include her sisters in law, Glynda Thomas, Betty Thomas, and Linda Lewis, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.
Clarice lived much of her life in northeast Alabama. She was a graduate of Monrovia High School. She was a medical transcriptionist for over 50 years serving at Crestwood and Huntsville hospitals. For several years she ran her own private medical transcription business out of her home. 10 years ago she moved to Live Oak, FL to be near to her daughter where she was a member of First Baptist Church. Previously, she served faithfully at Harvest Baptist Church, Wall Highway Baptist, and Pineview Baptist. While at Wall Highway she and her husband, Wheeler, were faithful servants in the Bus Ministry. Weekly they would bring precious boys and girls to church to learn about Jesus. Clarice was a bold witness of her faith in Christ.
The celebration of Clarice’s life will be held at Berryhill Funeral Home on Saturday, June 19, at 2:00pm. A private family visitation will be at 11:00am. Public visitation will be from 12:00pm-2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Clarice’s memory to the Haven Foundation – 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606-3809. www.BeYourHaven.org
