Jolene was born on April 1, 1957 to Curtis and Erlene Thomas in Crane, Texas. She was raised in McCamey , Texas. She graduated from McCamey High School. Jolene chose to continue her education at UTPB where she graduated with her degree in Education.
Jolene served as a classroom teacher in Odessa and Andrews, Texas. While being a teacher, she touched the lives of many children and counted herself blessed to be working at what she loved most, teaching!
All throughout Jolene’s life, she had a special love for her little dogs. They were truly a part of her family.
Jolene is preceded in death by her father Roy Curtis Thomas of McCamey, and special cousin Jackie Lynn Milam of Odessa, Texas.
She is survived by her dear son Michael Wayne Paschal and wife Cheyenne of Tahoka, Texas and granddaughters Marin and Rheyli; mother Erlene
Thomas of Midland; sister Maribette and husband Max Mainord of Andrews, Texas; brother James Curtis and wife Karen Thomas of Midland, Texas; aunt Mary Milam of Odessa, Texas; aunt Peggy Bone of McKinney, Texas and aunt Betty Thomas of Chula Vista, California. Jolene was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and grands and was simply known as “AUNTIE”.
Private family services are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.ellisfunerals.com
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