Janice Faye Matthews Thomas
October 12, 1937 ~ November 21, 2020
HILLIARDSTON - Janice Faye Matthews Thomas, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on October 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eugene H. Matthews and Lessie Rackley Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Howard Thomas.
Janice was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Castalia Baptist Church.
Janice is survived by her sons, Michael Thomas and wife, Lori, of Rocky Mount, Kenneth Thomas and wife, Ellen, of Castalia, Tony Thomas and wife, Theresa of Red Oak, Gerald Thomas and wife, Tambre, of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Taylor Thomas (Casey), Nicole Allen (David), Cameron Harper (Blake), Caleb Thomas (Jordan), Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, Terri Thomas, Holland Joyner (Trevor); great-grandchildren, Anna Blake Harper, Gaston Harper, Waylon Harper, Finley Thomas, Hudson Allen, Nash Joyner, "Baby" Thomas; brother, Ray Matthews (Susan); sister, Pat Matthews Badary; and best friend, Valerie Parks.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Castalia Baptist Church, 9563 Main Street, Castalia, NC 27816 with Rev. Carlyle Hall officiating. Burial will follow the service at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Castalia Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Castalia Baptist Church, 9563 Main Street, Castalia, NC 27816.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Castalia Baptist Church
9563 Main Street
Castalia, NC 27816
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Wednesday 11/25, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Castalia Baptist Church.
Service
Castalia Baptist Church
9563 Main Street
Castalia, NC 27816
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Wednesday 11/25, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Castalia Baptist Church, 9563 Main Street, Castalia, NC 27816 with Rev. Carlyle Hall officiating.
Cemetery
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Wednesday 11/25, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Our condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the family! 🙏🏻
Our prayers are with all the Thomas family. I loved Aunt Janice Faye and always thought of her as one of my favorite Aunts. She was a very special lady that will be missed a lot. I do know she is in heaven praising the Lord and spending her days now with Jesus and Uncle Howard. Love you all!!
She was one good lady and I know Heaven is rejoicing to have such an angel.
She was one good lady and I know Heaven is rejoicing to have such an angel.
Dear Thomas Family, Please know that I have just read about your loss and am very sorry. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all, Pam McAuley
K.T., Mike, Tony and Gerald, I’m so sorry to hear this for you guys. My heart hurts for each one of you knowing of your love for this awesome woman. There aren’t enough words to say – that can honor her as she deserves. A mother to four outstanding boys, a sweet soul, kind heart and good to all who met and knew her. I loved her and I always kept and held her dear, deep in my heart. God bless each one of you and your families as you mourn her in the coming days. May he bring you peace in knowing that she’s in his care and her rewards will be great for who she was.
I would like to extend my love & prayers to Uncle Ray and my cousins and their families in this very sad time. Aunt Janice was Always so kind to me as a child and as an adult. The gatherings we had at Grandma’s will always be fond memories, that I will cherish forever. I know Aunt Janice is with God, and all of her family members that have passed. She is free and she has received her reward. Know that I am thinking of you all, and God Bless.
Alice Creekmore and family would like to say were sorry for yr loss if u need anything please let us know
From the family of Stacy and Alice creekmore
It was a shock to learn of Janice’s passing. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. I met her when she became a part of our Covenant Homes family and it was always a pleasure to be in her company, always laughing and having fun. Lean on the Lord in this hard time. He will be with you always.
K.T., Mike, Tony & Gerald, Your Mother was wonderful, when you think of her you see your Daddy right there with her. Love to all you boys, but especially you K.T. Love & Prayers, Karen Kennedy
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thankful for all my childhood memories with her at all the softball games with my daddy!! Love and prayers to you all!!
My dear friends (actually I think of you all as my children). I have just learned of your moms passing. I am so sorry but I rejoice with you that she is now safe in the arms of the savior and united with her beloved Howard. It would be totally impossible for me to write a memory concerning your mom, the ball team, the beach trips and late night gatherings. It would be a book and I’m sure a best seller. I love you all.
In memory of Janice Faye Matthews Thomas, Charlene Lewis lit a candle
Still so hard to believe this sweet lady is no longer here. But she is now walking the streets of heavenly gold and able to talk to her Lord. I’ll miss our talks on Sunday morning’s before preaching started. I will always love you and can’t wait to see you again. Prayers for all of her family.
In memory of Janice Faye Matthews Thomas, Dee Battle lit a candle