Dita Bell Thomas age 90, of Athens, passed away to her heavenly home on May 29, 2018 in Tyler. She was born on July 29, 1927, to Richard Wade and Dita Mae Coons Cowan in Alexander, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon Lee Thomas.
Dita was a loving and dedicated wife to her sweetheart of 69 years, before his homegoing in 2015. While Gordon worked for Shell Company for many years, she stood by his side and went with him wherever his company took him, supporting and encouraging him. Being the oldest of 8 children while growing up, she learned to be hard worker while caring for her brothers and sisters. Dita was known for her love for her family and for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She served Him all her days. She was always very active in her church home where she sang in the choir. Her family remembers her as truly a Virtuous woman.
She is survived by one son, Mark Thomas and wife Geraldine; sisters, Willetta Tackett and Beth Brunner; brothers, Billy Cowan and John Cowan; grandchildren, Janet Travis and husband Wade, Julie Caldwell and husband Chris; great-grandchildren, Austin Travis, Jackson Travis, Anna Grace Travis, Corie Caldwell, Addie Rose Travis and Jake Caldwell; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Chapel, with funeral service to follow at 3 p.m., with Bro. Mike Curry officiating. Burial to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens.