She is survived by her husbandof 64 years, Arthur Thomas of Starkville, MS; two sons: Willie Earl Thomas (Bettye) and Minister James Thomas (Rhonda) both of Starkville, MS; two daughters: Ruth Nicks Billy) and Dorothy Brown of Starkville, MS; three sisters: Annie M. Toran of St. Louis, MO; Magnolia Blair (J.W.) of Starkville, MS; and Nannie Roberts of Chicago, IL; two brothers: Mr. James L. Roberts (Laura)of Starkville, MS; and Mr. Arthur Roberts (Fannie) of Starkville, MS; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; eight sisters-in-law: Janie Outlaw, Magnolia Thomas, Jean Douglas (General), Mattie D. Thomas, Betty Clay, Annie Clay all of Starkville, MS; Annie Pearl Deadmon of St. Louis, MO; and Lula Petty of Detroit, MI;