Zona Gale Thomas

Zona G. Thomas age 91 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Woodlawn Meadows Village in Hastings.

Zona was born on April 21, 1922 in Grant, Michigan the daughter of Robert Vern and Izetta (Walmsley) Neil. She graduated from Middleville High School in 1939. Zona married James Thomas on June 16, 1940. She worked on the family farm until 1991. Zona was a loving wife, mother and caregiver.

She was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church and the Barry County Commission on Aging. Zona enjoyed gardening and her flowers, watching deer in her yard, reading and dancing.

Zona was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James, four brothers, seven sisters, infant twins, and son, James R. Thomas.

Zona is survived by her daughter, Judy A. Thomas of Kingston Springs, TN, daughter-in-law, Joy J. Thomas of Buchanan, MI, grandchildren: Kelly (Vince) Spradling of Littleton, CO, Lauri, (Ted) Ventsias of Buchanan, MI, Kati (Leland) Payne of Buchanan, MI, Lee J. (Michelle) Thomas of Buchanan, MI, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Hastings Free Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Visitation will be held from 11 am until 12 pm. The funeral service will begin at noon. Interment will follow the funeral service at Rutland Township Cemetery.