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Funeral services will be held at Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church, located at 825 Caron Butler Dr., Racine, WI, 53403, on November 1st, 2024, at 11:00 am, where her life will be honored and remembered. Prior to the service, a public visitation will take place at the church at 10:00 am. Following the homegoing celebration, Annie will be laid to rest in a burial ceremony, marking the final chapter of her Earthly story, at 12:30 pm, at Graceland Cemetery.
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Miller's FlowersIn loving memory of Annie D. Thomas, a beacon of strength and faith, who went home to her Lord and Savior on October 19, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Enterprise, MS on June 12, 1946, she was a woman of unwavering spirit and a devoted homemaker, who poured her heart into her family each day.
Annie’s journey on this Earth was marked by faith and dedication. She found solace in the embrace of her community at Greater Mt. Eagle Missionary Baptist Church before finding a new home at Starlight Outreach Ministries, where she served as their First Lady for a remarkable 25 years with her husband, John Thomas, the Founder and Former Pastor of Starlight Outreach Church. Her commitment to her church and her community knew no bounds.
In her moments of respite, Annie enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, and her love for shopping was unparalleled. Her home was a place of refuge where she allowed God to use her as a conduit of love. A culinary expert, her kitchen was more than just a room-it was a place of warmth and comfort, and the aroma of some of her most delectable creations including banana pudding, collard greens, and pinto beans with homemade cornbread will forever linger.
But above all, Annie’s heart brimmed with love for her entire family. She was a treasured daughter, loving sister, beloved wife, loving mother, a nurturing grandmother, great-grandmother, and a guide to all who knew her. She raised not only her own children but also several of her grandchildren, instilling in them the same principles of love and resilience that guided her own life.
Annie leaves behind a legacy of love and unwavering faith. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved spouse of sixty-one (61) years, John Thomas, her children Gwendolyn McNeil, Victor Thomas, Sr., Paulette (James) Stokes, Roshonda Thomas; grandchildren, Taron McNeil, Tavaris (Sierrah) McNeil, Ladorris Thomas, Victor Thomas, Jr., Victoria Thomas, Cameron Thomas, Julian Thomas, Antionette Thomas, Tony Thomas, Victhaja Thomas, Victavian Thomas, Isaiah Thomas, Martika Stokes, Darian Stokes, Anterio (Lorena) Stokes, Sharlissa (Damonte) Harris, Ciera McClain, Calvin McClain; great-grandchildren, Lonnie, Samera, Layla, Jayden, Shatorria, Zontell, Jermiaha, Zamiyah, Serenity, Amari, Shelton, Mila, Elijah, Malakai, Levi, Taron, Jr.; siblings, Dr. Betty Pace, Minister Della Buckley, Minister Delores Brown, Elder Joseph Buckley, Willie Mayes-Buckley, Wanda Buckley; best friend, Henrietta Moore; and other relatives and friends who shared her journey through life.
Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Ora Buckley; brother, Terry Buckley; sisters, Shirley Buckley, Mary Martin, Eula Booker, and Louise Tucker.
Funeral services will be held at Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church, located at 825 Caron Butler Dr., Racine, WI, 53403, on November 1st, 2024, at 11:00 am, where her life will be honored and remembered. Prior to the service, a public visitation will take place at the church at 10:00 am. Following the homegoing celebration, Annie will be laid to rest in a burial ceremony, marking the final chapter of her Earthly story, at 12:30 pm, at Graceland Cemetery.
Rest in peace, dear Annie. Your light will continue to shine brightly in our lives, guiding us through the darkness with the warmth of your love. May her soul find eternal peace as she reunites with her loved ones who have gone before her.
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