Pauletta Faye Thomas, 65, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Ms. Thomas was born October 12, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, as the youngest child to Merdia Wright Thomas. She attended Carver High School in Memphis where she graduated in 1977 and spent one year at the University of Memphis, subsequently enlisting in the United States Army. She enjoyed watching television shows that included WWE, The Lone Ranger, and Celebrity Family Feud. She talked on the phone daily with her children and loved to buy her grandchildren whatever knick-knacks they desired. She was a monthly donor to several non-profit organizations throughout the city of Memphis that served people experiencing homelessness. She was an avid Spades player and loved to play Hearts on her phone. Ms. Thomas was a dedicated employee of 20 years at Forvis Mazars where she was scheduled to retire on January 31, 2025.

She is survived by her daughters, Ronetta Woods-Honorable (Rozelle) and Pauletta Gayle Geeter (Jamal); her grandchildren, Jaden, Gavin, Dylan, Maryn, and James; her oldest brother, James Thomas; her nieces and nephews; and her Pomeranian, Meeko.

She was preceded in death by her mother who she loved deeply; her sisters, Shirley Schaum and Carolyn Thomas; her brother, Willie Thomas, Sr.; her husband, George Hughes; and her Papillon, Prissy.

She was a mother to those who needed and a friend to those who knew her. Pauletta will be missed dearly by family and friends.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 6, 2025 for a memorial service 12:00noon at RS Lewis & Sons 374 Vance Ave, Memphis, TN 38126