Mildred Thomas

April 9, 1913-Dec. 15, 2019

MARSHALL – Services for Mildred Thomas, 106, of Marshall, are 11 a.m. Friday at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Marshall. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Marshall. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery in Marshall. Arrangements are with the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Guest book and tribute wall available online at www.hamiltonfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Cornerstone United Methodist Church or charity of donor’s choice.

She died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, at the Minneota Manor Care Center.

Mildred “Millie” Maxine Greeley was born April 9, 1913, in Amiret, to Ray and Gay (Johnson) Greeley. She grew up on the family farm, was baptized Sept. 24, 1914, in Marshall, and attended school there as well. She was proud to graduate from Marshall High School with the class of 1932.

On May 1, 1934, Millie was united in marriage to Donald K. Thomas in Marshall. The couple made their home in town while Mille worked as a salesclerk. She spent 15 years at the Gamble Store and another 15 years at Trade Mart, all while raising her four children. She and Don spent 58 years of marriage together before his death in October of 1992.

Millie was a long-time member of Wesley Methodist Church in Marshall (now Cornerstone). She served as an early director for the Marshall Senior Center. Her enjoyments in life included knitting, crocheting, quilting, playing cards, and Bingo. Millie and Don enjoyed riding bicycle together and camping. After Don’s death, Mildred traveled to visit relatives in Missouri, California, Florida, Alaska, and Maryland.

Blessed be her memory.

Millie is survived by her children, Barbara (John) Breckenridge, Byron “Tank” (Lucy) Thomas, Benton (Shirley) Thomas; grandchildren, Burton Ray Thomas, Jr., Cynthia (Jay) Cummings, Cheryl (Andy) Stein, Nancy Breckenridge (Paul Holton), Michael Breckenridge, Steven (Gwynne) Thomas, Sheila (Tim) Sullivan; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Millie is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Gay Greeley; husband, Donald Thomas; son, Burton R. Thomas; grandson, Donald Wayne Thomas; granddaughter-in-law, Anne Stone Thomas; son-in-law, John Breckenridge; and sister, Mae Hahn.

Arrangements by

Hamilton Funeral Home

Marshall, Minnesota

507-532-2933