Mildred Smith Thomas

Mildred Shelton Smith Thomas of South Boston, VA went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband Emmis Thomas and a brother, Irvin Smith and her parents, Willie Joseph and Flossie Hatcher Smith

She was a lifelong member of Scottsburg Baptist Church where she taught Children’s Sunday School for many years. She had a way of making a Bible story come to life. Mrs. Mildred Thomas also worked and led Vacation Bible School of Scottsburg for 47 years.  She was a wonderful caring mother and wife. Her favorite things were cooking, reading, sewing, gardening and fishing. She was a devoted wife who did restaurant duties at the former Thomas Lunch Room in Riverdale along with her husband.

Mildred Thomas is survived by:

Her Daughter
Peggy Gaines and husband John of Richmond

Her Son
Emmis Wade Thomas of South Boston

Two Sisters
Frances S. Whitt of South Boston
Livian S. Langford of Chesterfield

Host of Nieces and Nephews

Many thanks to the staff at Woodview for their nursing and service. Also thank you to the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospice, there are certain times, “Angels” appear to provide hope and compassion.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Oakland Cemetery with the Rev. Kermit Evans officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday at Scottsburg Baptist Church immediately following the service.

For memorials please Scottsburg Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 85, Scottsburg, VA 24589.

Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.

Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home and Powell Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.