Here we are celebrating the life of Nelda Wood Thomas. Her sun rose March 14, 1958 and her sun set on December 3, 2022, at the age of 64. Her visitation will be on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Curtis and Son Funeral Home in Sylacauga. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 beginning at 1:00pm in the chapel of Curtis and Son Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her Grandsons, Triston Olesen, Tyler McCain, Trent McCain, Daniel Luria, David Luria, and Kevin Luria. Her favorite flower color is purple.
Nelda was preceded in death by her Mom, Nellie Jo Wood; Father, Billy Joe Wood and Soul Mate, Cecil Chester Thomas.
She is survived by her Sister, Elaine Brooks; Brother, William Blake Wood (Cathye); Three children, Tonya Jolene McCain, Jamie Mashell Thomas and Cecil Clakley Thomas (Priscilla); six Grandsons, Triston Olesen (Hannah), Tyler McCain, Trent McCain, Daniel Luria, David Luria, Kevin Luria and one Great Grandson, Luke Emerson Olesen.
Nelda was a member of Rockford Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.
She went to Marble City Baptist Church for 44 years. She is blessed with two church families that she loved a lot.
She enjoyed her days on the laptop with her family and friends that she has known and made over the years. Some she hasn’t met but loved them anyway.
Nelda has had Lady Bug for 4 years. Lady Bug was her shadow and boss. Lady Bug loved Nelda too much. She is a barker and let Nelda know everything. Lady Bug is part of the family.
Nelda worked at Burger King when it was next to Sonic, Old World Ice Cream Parlor, and worked for the 1990 Census. Nelda delivered and mailed many Christmas cards to all her special people with a love note in the card.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.curtisandsonfh.com for the Thomas family.
