Georgia Mae Thomas, widow of Elliott Ellis Thomas, Sr., was born on January 14, 1942 in Sumter County to the late George and Dorothy Merchant Holland. She peacefully departed this life Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Novant Health Care System in Huntersville, NC.

She was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln High School. Georgia was a kind and loving person who was passionate about her family and her church. She accepted Christ at an early age at Bethel UMC and later became a member of Mt. Pisgah AME Church. In January of 1963, she married Elliott Thomas, Sr. The two enjoyed forty-one years of holy matrimony and reared four children. She was the driving force behind all family owned businesses and ventures.

Georgia Thomas was a shining example of grace and dignity. She loved her God, her church, her community, and especially her family.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her children: Elliott (Jacqueline) Thomas, Jr. of Sumter, SC, Erika (Lawrence) Grandberry of Mt. Holly, NC, Rev. E. Robert (Angela) Thomas of Hartsville, SC , and E. George Thomas of Sumter SC; three special grandchildren: Elliott III, Ahzha (Antonio) Boyd, and Lawrence Rashad Grandberry; a brother, Kenneth Holland of Sumter, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, Godchildren and other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Thomas will be placed in the church on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Mt. Pisgah AME Church 217 West Bartlette Street Sumter, SC 29150, with Pastor Laddie N. Howard, Eulogist, and Rev. Dr. Friendly Gadson Officiating.

Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends at the home, 108 West Bartlette Street Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.