Mary Ann Thomas

Mary Ann (Hudson) Thomas was born November 25, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Elmer and Iva (Norris) Hudson. She peacefully passed away at her home in Bellevue on Thursday, November 3, 2022, with her family by her side. Mary graduated from Holt High School with the Class of 1957. On June 8, 1957, just four days after her graduation from high school, she married James Royal Thomas. They were sealed on August 8, 1981, in the Salt Lake Temple. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was very important to her and she cherished each and every one of them. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Mary is survived by her children: Karen (Richard) Shockley of Lansing, Linda (Martin) Allred of Troutville, VA, Robert Thomas of Bellevue, Debra Harmon, Rowland James; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three sisters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; daughter, Sarah Thomas; and brother, Harold Hudson.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 1 P.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Charlotte Branch with President Giacinto Lucci presiding. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. A private burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mary’s memory to Siren Eaton Shelter to be used to purchase bedding and children’s toys.