Graveside services for Gail Elaine Eddleman Thomas, 79, of Dripping Springs, Texas, was held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Claude Cemetery in Claude.
Mrs. Thomas was born May 3, 1944 in Clarendon, Texas, the daughter of the late Otha Imadell (Koontz) and R.G. Eddleman, Jr. She passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 surrounded by members of her family.
Mrs. Thomas was a 1962 graduate of Claude High School where she was an All-State basketball Champion. She married her high school sweetheart, Albert Thomas, on August 4, 1962. She welcomed her sons Darren Brit in 1965 and Bradley Kent in 1968. Gail was a dedicated Christian wife and mother.
She loved with her whole heart and was thrilled to be Nanny to Rob and Griffin. One of her passions was the Prodisee Pantry Food Bank in Spanish Fort, Alabama which she and Albert helped found. She made life-long friends in the many places they lived and vigilantly kept in contact with all of them. She was most happy visiting with family and friends whether in person, by phone, or handwritten letters and emails. The photo albums she created document the milestones and life events of the people she loved. Gail’s sharp wit, guidance, and interpersonal skills will be sorely missed by all of those who were graced with her presence.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Albert D. Thomas of Dripping Springs; sons and daughters-in-law, D.B. and Shannon of Mineral Wells, Texas and Brad and SueAnna of Dripping Springs; grandsons, Rob Thomas of Midland, Texas and Griffin Thomas of Mineral Wells; sisters and brothers-in-law, Karen and Bart Templeton and Kathi and Glyndol Holland; brother and sister-in-law Kenny and Danneva Eddleman; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who are loved like family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law, Al and Billye Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews Craig Sandlin, Craig Thomas, John Thomas, Lynn Holland, Todd Templeton, Eric Eddleman, and family friend Ian Punches.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort, Alabama at https://www.prodiseepantry.org/.
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