Mrs. Johnnie Mae (Hodge) Thomas

~OBITUARY~

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hodge Thomas of Alexander City, Alabama was born on February 2, 1931 to the late Mary Ella Colvin Hodge and Nathaniel Hodge.

Johnnie Mae “Pete” Hodge was a graduate of Laurel High School.  At an early age she united with Great Bethel Baptist Church in Alexander City, Alabama

On June 6, 1955 she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. James Alfred Thomas and later joined the Peace & Goodwill Baptist Church.

Mrs. Johnnie Mae served as a faithful member, Deacon’s Wife, Missionary Society Member and Usher for many years.  She also served as the Craft Teacher for Vacation Bible School that many young children attended from surrounding community churches and she participated with the Morning Star District Ushers.  She spearheaded the Memorial Room at the church. She served in all capacities until her health failed.  She was better known as “The Energizer Bunny”.

Johnnie Mae was employed with Russell Corporation, Russell Kindergarten and After School Program.  She retired with many years of service.

Mrs. Thomas departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, Alabama.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James and son, Alfred Thomas.

Her precious memories will be cherished by her daughter, Cathy Harris and son, StanleyThomas both of Alexander City, Alabama.  Two sisters: Mary Humphrey of Chicago, IL and Eugenia Miller of New Rochelle, NY.  Seven Grandchildren: Berlin (Jackie) Reed of Toronto, Canada, Marcus Thomas of Tacoma, WA, Travis Harris, Thomas Harris, Demetrius Riley, Nigel Goggans all of Alexander City, AL and Niya Goggans of Dallas, TX.  Six great grandchildren.  2 sisters-in-law, Robbie Thomas and Mary Thomas. One special cousin, Hilda Chambliss, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

To the Family

Hold your head up high and look to the sky.

I’ve had some bad days and I have had some good days.

I thank God the good out weighed the bad.

Sometime you made me mad/sad, but God made me glad.

Cry if you may, but talk to God and he will carry you each day.

Don’t mourn too long  and remember to stay strong.

For I have gone home.

Love,  Johnnie Mae

Favorite Bible Verse: In all thy ways acknowledge Him, He will direct thy path. Proverbs 3:6

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