Thomas, Elizabeth Belle Rardin
Passed: 1984-02-27
Age: 86
Source: Jackson Herald
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 1984-02-29
Information: DEATH CLAIMS LIFELONG RESIDENT - Elizabeth Belle Thomas, 86, of Ripley, died Monday at home after a long illness. Born May 2, 1897, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nancy Belle Sayre Rardin. A lifelong resident of Jackson county, she was a charter member of Mill Creek Farm Women's Club and the West Ripley Baptist Church, a member of the Order of Eastern Star, and a former teacher. Survivors: daughters, Josephine Lipman of Ripley and Nancy Thomas of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sons, Ben of Evans, Jack of Ripley and Dan of Middleport, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Taylor and two sons, Eugene and Wheeler J. Service will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at West Ripley Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Henson officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Otterbein Cemetery. Friends may call at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, after 2 p.m. today (Wednesday).