Minerva Helen Thomas

Minerva Helen Knudson Thomas was born January 20, 1929 in Cranfills Gap, Texas to Axel T. and Minnie Pederson Knudson. She passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Hamilton General Hospital after a brief illness.

Minerva graduated from Cranfills Gap High School in Cranfills Gap, Texas. On March 28, 1947 she married Richard Eugene Thomas of Jonesboro, Texas. After residing in Texas City, Texas for a short period, they moved to Hamilton where she and Richard raised their family. Minerva was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hamilton for almost 70 years.

Minerva was preceded in death by her parents, and by Richard, her husband of 56 years. Also preceding her in death were brothers Jodie Knudson, Morris Knudson, Roy Knudson, Allie Knudson and Wendell ‘Pete’ Knudson and sisters Alice Jewel Knudson, Rudelle Knudson Leeth and Imogene Knudson Miller.

Minerva is survived by three sons, Dennis Thomas, Don Thomas and wife Jeanine, Darrell Thomas and wife Priscilla; seven grandchildren –wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Focused Care and Hamilton General Hospital for their excellent care of her. The family also wants to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. James R. "Randy" Lee for his compassionate care of Minerva.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, Post Office Box 386, 215 W. Main, Hamilton, TX 76531.

Services are under the direction of Riley Funeral Home, Hamilton, Texas. Online Guest Book available at www.rileyfuneral.com.

Brandon Thomas, Chelsea Whittle, Averi Snow, Reagan Thomas, Caroline Daniels, Allison Thomas and Sarah Grace Thomas; and three great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Minerva’s family