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Obituary For Mrs. Annie Mae Johnson Thomas

Mrs. Annie Mae Johnson Thomas, 87, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on May 20, 1933, to the late Thomas and Lucille McMichael Johnson of Cope, SC.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Paul Thomas, Jr., two sons, Michael A. Thomas and Rev. Paul Y. Thomas of Orangeburg, SC and a son-in-law, Ansel Holback Jr. of Darlington, SC.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, two daughters: Patricia (Ansel, Jr.) Holback, Darlington, SC; Dr. Linda (Rodney) Glover, McLeansville, NC; and two daughters-in-law: Anna (Michael) L. Brunson-Thomas and Jacqueline (Rev. Paul Y.) Irick-Thomas. Additionally, she leaves a very special son, Mr. James H. Salley, a very special daughter, Mrs. Ethel Busby, both of Orangeburg, SC; a very special brother-in-law, Mr. Lemuel (Jean) Thomas, White Plains, N.Y. and grandchildren, Ansel (Katrina) Holback III, Columbia, SC; Lesna (David) Senessie, Arlington, Texas; Dr. Hillary Holback, Durham, NC; Paul Delandis Thomas, LayTonya Thomas and Tyia Thomas, all of Orangeburg, SC; Sago Thomas, Greenville, SC; Patrice Glover, Virginia Beach, VA; great-grandchildren, Zoe and Aryana Thomas, Nicolas and Gwendolyn Holback and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 26, 2020, at Belleville Memorial Gardens. Rev. Ellis White, Jr. is officiating the ceremony.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 3:00pm-7:00pm.

Guest Book

I am so sorry for your loss, and I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. A. Pough

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I remember Mrs.Thomas and Mr. Thomas ever since we were attending Clavary United Methodist Church,until it merged to Edisto Fork. Mrs. Thomas has always been a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss,and I will keep you all in my prayers.

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Patricia and Linda, We are sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for your family let us know. Dr. Wayne M. Blake

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We send our sincere sympathy to your family and friends from the staff of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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Dr. Linda Glover, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this time. May God give you comfort and peace in the memory of your mom. In His Love, Dr. Gloria S. McCall

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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