Susan Mary Hubbell Thomas

Susan Mary “Sue” Thomas 65, of Kewadin died unexpectedly Monday July 19, 2010 at her home. She was born in Traverse City on September 2, 1944 to Robert W. and Genevieve I. (Jacks) Hubbell. On January 19, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church she married James S. Thomas. Sue was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was the director of Liturgy until her retirement in 2009. She was also an Extra-ordinary Minister of Holy Communion; she was very involved in the Knights of Columbus with her husband Jim. Sue was a very talented seamstress, she made many of the altar linens and robes, and wedding dresses. She also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and collecting “Teddy Bears.” Sue truly loved her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jim Thomas of Kewadin, two daughters; Mary (Mark) Stephens of Florence KY, and Stephanie (Ralph) Epifanio of Deland FL, and her son, Steven (Kolleen) Thomas of Rapid City, (11) grandchildren, and (2) great-grandchildren., three brothers; David Hubbell, Alan (Lou) Hubbell, and John (Aileen) Hubbell, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sue was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Genevieve Thomas in 2001, her brother Richard Hubbell, granddaughter Angel Stephens, and nephew Jacob Hubbell. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 143 Charles St., Elk Rapids, where a Vigil for the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. A Mass from the order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Robert J. Zuchowski presiding and assisted by Rev. Duane Wachowiak, and Deacons Matthew Lyberg and Rene Hoenscheid. Burial will take place in Hubbell Memorial Gardens, in Kewadin. Memorials may be given in Sue’s name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building Fund or for Liturgical needs of the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Elk Rapids. Condolences may be offered at www.CovellElkRapids.com.