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Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Illinois
Interment: Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Illinois
Norma June (Hunt) Thomas, 87, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away early Thursday morning, June 27, 2024, in Florida.
She was born July 14, 1936, in Zif, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Hazel Hunt. She was united in marriage to Charles R. Thomas on June 12, 1954, and together they shared 66 years of marriage.
June was a beautician and homemaker. She was a member of the Clay City Christian Church for 68 years. She was a Garden Club member for many years, and served as a poll worker on election day. She enjoyed cooking, baking, quilting and painting. She won many contests for these, and her homemade pies were often the first to be eaten at local potlucks, family reunions and church socials. She loved shopping, gardening, chocolates and flowers. She also enjoyed her winters, including her last one, in Florida with her family.
She was a loving daughter, wife, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be sorely missed by all.
She is survived by a son, Phillip W. Thomas of Estero, Florida; a daughter, Cheryl J. (Thomas) (Gary) Piontkowski of Ft. Myers, Florida; 3 grandsons, Skyler T. Peterson of Ft. Myers, Florida, Dustin R. (Renee’) Peterson of Avoca, New York, Dexter S. (Tara McLeod) Peterson of Ft. Myers, Florida; 4 great-granddaughters, Madeline and Arabella Peterson of Avoca, New York, Athena and Aurelia Peterson of Ft. Myers, Florida; 6 sisters, Katherine (James) Foster of Mary Esther, Florida, Marjorie Strong of Olney, Illinois, Kay (Smokey) Strange of Flora, Illinois, Nina Aldridge of Olney, Illinois, Gayle (Jerry) Jennings of Olney, Illinois, and Sharon (Warren) Swenson of Noble, Illinois; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles R. Thomas; son, Steven C. Thomas; and brother, Farrell Hunt.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Nate Whisler and Brian Foster officiating. Interment will follow in Clay City Cemetery. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pamela Albers
To June’s family, we are so sorry to learn of June’s passing. Charles and June were such good friends to us. We miss all the outings we used to have. Our sincere sympathy to you all.
So sorry to hear this...Miss June & Charlie were the best neighbors!! We were blessed to live beside them for 9yrs and they were very special to us... Sending lots of prayers and hugs
May you have a treasure box full of memories of your loved one that shine like jewels"
God bless June. Although we only knew her a short time, she was always delightful to be with (and liked to eat 😁). Our prayers are with her, Phil and Cher.
I’m so sorry to hear this. 😭 I would like to express my deepest condolences. She is at rest and in God's embrace and She will always remain in our memories.
I am sorry to hear that your mom passed. I always enjoyed talking to your dad and mom. I remember they both went on our senior trip. They were a great couple.
Always loved visiting and talking to your beautiful mom! She seemed to always greet me with her big smile. I'm sure she will be missed as she was a very loving mom, grandmother and great grandmother. I pray for comfort and peace for you all. She was a beautiful soul and heaven gained a true angel.
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