Ann Carolyn Thomas

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.