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ANN “CAROLYN” THOMAS age 84 of Athens, TN passed away Sunday April 5th, 2026.
She was born in Newark, Ohio. A former residence of Tamarac Florida. She was a resident of Athens for 16 years. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Walter N and Ann C Warf. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R Thomas. Carolyn retired from the Broward County School System where she was a special education teacher. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Tennessee Association for Family and Community Education Club (TACFE), and Epworth Methodist Church in Hollywood Florida.
Survivors: Daughter: Catherine and Jeffrey Jarvis, Cumming GA. John Thomas and Joe Valdez, Las Vegas, NV and James and Jody Thomas, Athens, TN. Sister(s): Marolyn Pariso, Tifton GA, Wanda Cimaglia, Pompano Beach FL, and Brother Walter and Elieen Warf, Fort Pierce FL, Six Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 9, 2026 in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM.
A graveside service will be held 3:30 PM, Friday, April 10, 2026 in Lexington City Cemetery, Lexington, KY.
Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at https://www.laycock-hobbs.com/obituaries/ann-thomas
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
3:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home
Friday, April 10, 2026
Starts at 3:30 pm (Eastern time)
The Lexington Cemetery
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