Tara Lynn Thomas, age 43, of Fairmont, WV passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born January 3, 1974 at Whitesburg, KY, a daughter of the late Mitchell William Thomas and Frankie Oliver Thomas.
She is survived by her 7 children, Crystal Lyons of Boston, Mass., James Downs of Boston, Mass., Cecelia Downs of Boston, Mass., Phillip Hildreth of Indiana, Allen Lambeth of Fairmont, WV, Shawn Smallwood of Fairmont, WV and Shauna Smallwood of Fairmont, WV; 5 grandchildren, Leah Lambeth, Sophia Lambeth, Lium Hildreth, Logan Lyons and Jace Hildreth; brothers and sisters, Teresa Vinson, Ronnie Thomas, William Thomas, Mike Vinson, Alvin Thomas, Beatrice Thomas and Margie Thomas; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Tara was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Ray Thomas.
Tara loved to sing and won the Karaoke of America nationwide. She was an accomplished poet, enjoyed writing poetry and crocheting. She loved God and always read her bible. She helped many young people in the neighborhood and opened her home to help them. She always left people with a smile on their face.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St. in Mannington on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 2-6pm with a funeral service beginning at 6pm with Pastor John Lilly officiating. A memorial service will be held at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier, Indiana on Saturday, March 11, 2017 and Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord and your memories carry you through this difficult time.
I love you mom. To infinity and beyond
Praying forAll who loved Shauna's Mom. So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to the family of Tara
May she rest in peace ❤
May God Bless all of you, I Loved Tara!!
May God Bless all of you. I Loved Tara too!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
My prayers and sympathy to Shauna and Shawn and all of your family. May you be strengthened and comforted by your warm memories and your love for each other.
Tara was a special person. It was my privilege to share time with her as a chaplain and as a friend. She had a wonderful and loving heart for her family and friends. My prayer is that you as a family will find peace with knowing she was really ready to leave this earth; she didn't want to live that way any longer. May you remember her with love and may your memories give you comfort. I am convinced that Tara is with God and that her prayer has always been that you would find God for yourselves. I always looked forward to spending time with her, and I will miss our visits. God bless you.
Mom, You are an amazing woman. Thank you for everything. I will always love you, and never forget you. Thank you for impacting so many lives, you are truly missed. <3
Shawn and Shauna, I am sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your mom and how much she loved you. Youre in my thoughts and prayers.