On March 11, 1932 in Louise, Mississippi, God sent Mary Alice Burns into the family of the late James and Eddie Lee Burns.
"Mollie" as she was affectionately known attended school in Humphrey County, MS. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at the Love Feast MB Church in Louise, MS. Wanting more than what was available to her in the segregated South, Mollie left Mississippi at the age of 21 years old to pursue her life goals. On Sunday, April 9, 2017, Sis Thomas finished her life's journey, and went home to be with the Lord at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

In Detroit, Michigan during the 1950's she met the late Deacon JC Thomas. They married and raised seven children. Sister Thomas' was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and caregiver to all she met. Her cooking and caring was the way she showed her love and ministry which began in the home as the eldest daughter, and servant of the Lord in the churches she attended. The homes she shared with her family were always open to those were in need or for those who needed a fresh start in life and a place for young people to hang out. Sis Thomas along with Deacon Thomas retired to Sumter, South Carolina in 1984. They continued their ministry by serving at Mt. Calvary Holiness Church, St. John Baptist and Jehovah Missionary Baptist. Sister Thomas was a faithful member of the Senior Missionaries until her health began to fail but she never lost her faith or praise.

Sis Thomas is survived by two sisters, Margee Burns of Louise, Mississippi, Viola Foster of Detroit, Michigan, two brothers of Detroit, Michigan, Robert Burns (Johnnie) and Fred Burns (Ida) and two sister-in-laws Anne Thomas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Ethel Burns of Novi, Michigan. She leaves seven children to cherish her memories, four sons; Alphonso (Rose) of Detroit, Michigan, Carl of Raleigh, North Carolina Timothy (Danielle) of Phenix City, Alabama, Alexander (Thelma) of Detroit, Michigan, and three daughters; Carolyn, Catherine and Patricia all of Sumter, South Carolina eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, loving church family and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, April 14, 2017 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 11am at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, 805 S. Harvin St., Sumter, SC 29150 with Pastor Ricky Simmons, Officiating.

Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park, Cains Mill Rd., Sumter, SC 29154.

Family will receive friends at the home, 4100 Broad St. Lot #33, Sumter, SC 29154.