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Obituary For Lois Jean Thomas-Ewings

Bernard's Family Funeral Care announces the death of Mrs. Lois Thomas-Ewings of Winder, Georgia. Mrs. Lois transitioned to eternal rest Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Mrs. Lois was the founder and former Facility Supervisor of East Athens Educational Dance Center until her retirement in 2017. She had a passion for mentoring and enriching the lives of children. Lois poured her heart into youth as the director of the Girls Club program for many years and by teaching dance. She moved to Athens in 1985 hoping to find "a representation of the arts that included racially diverse populations." Inspired by a mural painted by Wadsworth Jarrell on the side of the East Athens Community Center that identified it as a “place of the arts,” she began a volunteer program to provide a performing arts experience for under-privileged children. The program grew to the point that it required its own facility, and the East Athens Educational Dance Center was opened in 1993. Ms. Lois will always be remembered for her abiding love of the arts, and the work that she did to share that love with everyone in Athens.

Mrs. Lois' Life Celebration will be held Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Twelve O’clock hour at the Historic Morton Theatre, 195 W. Washington Street, Athens, GA 30606.

H. Bernard Holston, Sr. and the staff of Bernard’s Family Funeral Care are honored to have been chosen to serve the Thomas-Ewings family.

Guest Book

Our sincerest condolences to the family. Lois beautiful spirit was felt upon first meeting her and it remained true throughout. She was genuinely loving. May the memories of her continue to dance within yours and our heart. Lovingly, Marjorie

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You helped me come out my shell, when I was younger and helped me again once I moved back 20 years later. I will always love you.

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Ms. Lois thank you for teaching the youngsters in our community to be graceful dancers and thank you for putting up with the older ones of us who had dreams. I can remember purchasing "tap shoes" that had me fooled that I could really tap dance. Thanks for being the light for so many of our at risk students! Prayers and condolences to your family!

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You will be missed! Thank you for being a positive roll model in my life when I was younger!

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My condolences to the Ewings family

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My condolences to the Ewings family.

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My deepest condolences to the Ewings family. There is nothing like the love of God and family.

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My deepest condolences to the Ewings family. There is nothing like the love of God and family.

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Miss Lois as she was so affectionately called had a beautiful sweet spirit and an ever-ready smile. My granddaughter, Joi Sims, was a dancer in her dance program, and I was a "wanna be" dancer. Although, I did not learn many steps, Miss Lois was patient with me, and she allowed me and another mature participant to open the show several years ago. We were the first dancers in the act, and we had so much fun - just being on stage surrounded by her younger talented dancers was such a joy and is a cherish memory for me. My Condolences to her entire family. ~Mildred Lyle

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What a beautiful sole. She be will deeply missed by all who knew her. Sending condolences & prayers to her family & friends.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Mrs. Lois was my dance teacher from age 5-17 and man was she so much more than that to me. She taught me so much. She taught me to have confidence being the shortest dancer in the room. She taught so many life lessons that I take with me to this very day. Her accelerated and G.I.F.T.E.D programs were very intense and she pushed us to great lengths but I truly thank her for it because it made me a better dancer and allowed for me to learn how to take constructive criticism at a very early age. She truly fulfilled her time here on this earth by sharing her passion of dance with so many of us. I will miss her more than words can say! We love you forever Mrs. Lois. Thank you for everything ❤️ -Cherish Gresham

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My Dear Friend Lois, You will truly be missed. I will miss our conversations and your beautiful sweet spirit. I am grateful that you shared your paintings with me ... I will cherish them forever. My condolences to the family. Lois was a beautiful Angel! Love you my Friend!! Denise Bostic Brown, Kennesaw, GA

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Thank you for giving my daughter Kirin the confidence in life - she learned more than just dance from you.

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You will truly be missed love. Rip you were truly an angel on earth so I definitely know ur one in heaven!!!!

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Dear Thomas-Ewings Family Please except my warmest sympathies and my deepest condolences, for the homegoing of our dear Lois. Lois choreographed and starred in my Opening Two Nights shows, "AN EVENING WITH CALVIN SMITH: From Vaudeville to Broadway" for the reopening of the historic Morton Theater's Restoration on December 17 and 18th 1993. In 2010, I returned to Athens to present the 100 anniversary show of the Morton Theater, entitled "a night of 100 stars".. Both of these productions, never would have been the success that they were, without the gifted Louis Thomas Ewings choreographing and advising!! She once danced in Las Vegas and soared as a professional artist. She touched countless lives through the east Athens dance center. She trained and motivated a new generation of dancers and artists. Rest in peace, my dearest Lois Thomas Ewings, Godspeed 🌹🌹🌹 c

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MS.Lois, as she was known by many. was so many things, to so many of the girls she mentored. She knew how to reach them on their individual level and it was beautiful to see how each of the blossom into their own selves. Truly Ms. Lois labor was not in vain, she finished her course and now she can rest. She was appreciated by so many and will be missed by all who knew her. My God comfort the heart of the family.

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Prayers for strength and peace for her family.

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May God bless her family, she was a wonderful dance instructor.

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Lois, You came into our community and impacted so many lives. God used you as a vessel to save many at risk youth from teen pregnancy and a host of other things. Your light was shining from day one with us. The unwavering support you gave all of us we can never repay you. I thank God for you. Rest up Angel We love you!

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My deepest condolences to the family-Simply not enough words to express the feeling the loss of a "Earth Angel." Since high school, through the years, it's an honor to have known her!!!!

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To Lois's family, heartfelt condolences for a life well lived. Best travel buddy ever. I will miss her quick wit and always comforting expressions of love and light.I will miss our long talks on the road to our Alma mater and giggles and smiles during our brief stays in Cincinnati. I pray she is received by the Father with open arms.

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My deepest condolences to the family. Mrs. Lois will truly be missed.

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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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