Marguerite Thomas

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Marguerite Thomas Miller, age 81, treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away at her home in Mountain City, Tennessee, on March 30th, 2021. Marguerite was cherished, and she will be remembered as a special lady with a beautiful smile by her family and friends. For certain, her son David and daughter Dawn will miss "Mom" whom they dearly loved and who taught them to respect her and do as she said.

Marguerite was born to Dean H. and Pearl M. Thomas of Trade, Tennessee on July 21st, 1939. Her name was chosen for her by her father who had discovered the moniker when he worked as a very young man on an Idahoan ranch. Although everyone who knew her loved her name, Marguerite said it was too hard for people to pronounce it or spell it correctly. She preferred to be called "Margie"- especially by her adoring husband of over 60 years, Clyde Miller, who preceded her in death in February, 2018.

Marguerite is survived by her son, David and wife Shirlene Miller, her daughter, Dawn and husband John Taylor III; grandchildren (in order of birth), Dustin (Beth), Matthew, Brad (Amanda), Rachel, Cory (Brandy), Katie (Luke), and Kellie (Christian); great grandchildren, Aiden, Peyton, Clara, Ezra, Rosie, Knox, Daniel, Orion, and Flora; her only brother, Wade Thomas (Marcia); niece Penny (Todd); great nephew Isaac; sisters-in-law, Mae, Sue, Rebecca, Lucy, and Marcia; brother-in-law, Benny; dear friends; and her devoted companion, Mr. Boyd Wilson. Her eldest grandchild, April, preceded her grandmother in death on May 1, 2020.

Family/Spouse: Clyde Allen Miller. Clyde (son of Pinkney Johnson Miller and Lillie Mae Sanders) was born on 13 Feb 1937 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 28 Feb 2018 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dean Thomas, age 89, of 832 Eggers Branch Road, Trade, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2006 at the Watauga Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1917 in Trade, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Nettie (Robinson) Thomas. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by two brothers: Lane Thomas and Ray Thomas and three sisters: Mae Thomas, Mable Thomas and Ruth Thomas. Dean was a retired farmer and had also worked for Johnson County Mutual Insurance Company and the ASC Office. He enjoyed horses and sports, especially baseball. Dean was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Thomas; one daughter and son-in-law, Marguerite and Clyde Miller; one son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Marcia Thomas, all of Mountain City, TN; two sisters: Marie Castle of Lancaster, KY and Sue Reece and husband Fred of Media, PA; two brothers: Glen Thomas and wife Antha of Lenoir, N.C. and Everett Thomas and wife Joan of Zionville, N.C. ; three grandchildren: David Miller and wife Shirlene, Dawn Taylor and husband John and Penny Carr and husband Ben; eight great grandchildren: April Sharpe and husband Andy, Matthew Miller, Cory Miller, Katie Miller, Kellie Miller, Dustin Osborne and wife Beth, Rachel Osborne and Brad Osborne; special nephew, Jimmy Thomas and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services for Dean Thomas will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with Mr. Jim Hutchinson to officiate. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, prior to the Service. Graveside Services and Interment will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006 from the Sunset Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be: Bobby Eggers, Gary Eggers, Ron Daves, Norman Thomas, Joe Winebarger, Fred Reece and Tommy Castle. Honorary Pallbearers are: Members of Johnson County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Dr. John Whitlock, Bill Cornett, Butler Dowell and Staff of Mountain City Care Center

Dean married Pearl Mary Eggers. Pearl (daughter of Squire Emmet Eggers and Aden B. "Ada" Eggers) was born on 20 Sep 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 2016 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memory Garden, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pearl Mary Thomas left this earth for her heavenly home, Thursday, June 30, 2016.

Known as “Mother” to her family, she had an amazing and gifted talent for gardening, crocheting, and quilting. She lovingly hand quilted each of her grandchildren their own quilt which each of them treasure with all their hearts.

In the last years of her life she enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like long walks and sitting on the front porch watching the birds she fed. She enjoyed these simple things with her best friend, Ms. Anna Dowell, who preceded her in death in April 2016. The family is most grateful for the love and friendship Anna shared with her.

She was born September 20, 1919 to the late Emit Eggers and Ada Maine Eggers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Thomas. She was a member of the Centerview Church of Christ.

Survivors include: One daughter, Marguerite Miller and husband Clyde and one son, Wade Thomas and wife Marcia all of Mountain City, Tennessee. She was blessed with several grandchildren: Penny and husband Todd Chappell, Banner Elk, NC, David and wife Shirlene Miller, Elizabethton, TN, Dawn and John Taylor, Watauga, TN. Nine great grandchildren: April Miller, Matthew Miller, Cory Miller, Katie Skiera, Kelly Studer, Dustin Osborne, Brad Osborne, Rachel Osborne and Isaac Carr; three great great-grandchildren: Peyton Osborne, Ezra Studer and Clara Miller. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation for Ms. Pearl Thomas will be Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Charles B. Hux Chapel from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. which will be at the Charles B. Hux Chapel, Hux-Lipford Funeral Home in Mountain City, and TN. with Rev. David Hankal officiating.

Graveside service will follow the funeral service at Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City, TN. Active pallbearers are Joe Cornett, Bobby Eggers, Todd Chappell, Cory Miller, Luke Skiera, Brad Osborne, Dustin Osborne and Christian Studer. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. John Whitlock and Daniel Jones. The family would like to thank the staff of Mountain City Care Center for their excellent and compassionate care.

Squire married Aden B. "Ada" Eggers about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Aden was born about 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Landrine married Hannah Reece about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of Hugh Reece and Mary (Reece)) was born about 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 May 1920 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]