My grandmother, "Mimmie", was the youngest daughter of Rev. Enoch Lafayette and Iva Jane (White) Thomas. She departed this life at Springfield Health Care Center January 22, 1986, at the age of 90 years.
Most of her youth was spent in Shannon County where on September 13, 1915 she was married to Marion Taylor "Cotton" Roberts. To this union the following children were born, Paula, twins George & James, & twins Louise and Lucille. Lucille died in infancy.
Cora professed her faith in Christ as a young woman and was a longtime member of the First United M.E. Church of Eminence. She was director of the youth activities. She was a lover of flowers and had a large garden from which she kept bouquets of seasonal flowers in the sanctuary of the church for Sunday services. At one time she had a flower and gift shop on Main Street. She enjoyed visiting with friends and customers and was interested in civic affairs; anything that was for the betterment of the community. Cora spent many hours when living in Eminence, helping with those who were ill, assisting a doctor with the delivery of babies, and helped with the lining of coffins that her brothers built. She truly was a willing worker in time of need.
After granddad passed away, Mimmie moved to Springfield to be near her children, at which time she placed her membership in Grace United M.E. Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and participated in church activities as long as her health permitted. In later years she spent much time assembling and dressing dolls which she enjoyed so much. She was happiest when friends and family stopped by her apartment to visit with her.
She is survived by her daughters Paula Cochran and her husband Arch; Louise and her husband Wayne James of Springfield, MO; sons, James and wife Pat and George and wife Samme Roberts of Willow Springs. She was the grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 15 and had one great-great grandchild and one step grandchild. Several nieces and nephews survive.
Mimmie's siblings were: Orlena Tapatha Thomas Barnett, Nora Florence Thomas Caylor, Vesta Elizabeth Thomas Moore, Ethel Sarah Thomas Smotherman, Albert Harney Thomas, Eunice Myrtle Thomas Bolden, Everett John Joseph Thomas, Enoch Cecil Lafayette "Tad" Thomas, & an infant who died at birth.
Most of her youth was spent in Shannon County where on September 13, 1915 she was married to Marion Taylor "Cotton" Roberts. To this union the following children were born, Paula, twins George & James, & twins Louise and Lucille. Lucille died in infancy.
Cora professed her faith in Christ as a young woman and was a longtime member of the First United M.E. Church of Eminence. She was director of the youth activities. She was a lover of flowers and had a large garden from which she kept bouquets of seasonal flowers in the sanctuary of the church for Sunday services. At one time she had a flower and gift shop on Main Street. She enjoyed visiting with friends and customers and was interested in civic affairs; anything that was for the betterment of the community. Cora spent many hours when living in Eminence, helping with those who were ill, assisting a doctor with the delivery of babies, and helped with the lining of coffins that her brothers built. She truly was a willing worker in time of need.
After granddad passed away, Mimmie moved to Springfield to be near her children, at which time she placed her membership in Grace United M.E. Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and participated in church activities as long as her health permitted. In later years she spent much time assembling and dressing dolls which she enjoyed so much. She was happiest when friends and family stopped by her apartment to visit with her.
She is survived by her daughters Paula Cochran and her husband Arch; Louise and her husband Wayne James of Springfield, MO; sons, James and wife Pat and George and wife Samme Roberts of Willow Springs. She was the grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 15 and had one great-great grandchild and one step grandchild. Several nieces and nephews survive.
Mimmie's siblings were: Orlena Tapatha Thomas Barnett, Nora Florence Thomas Caylor, Vesta Elizabeth Thomas Moore, Ethel Sarah Thomas Smotherman, Albert Harney Thomas, Eunice Myrtle Thomas Bolden, Everett John Joseph Thomas, Enoch Cecil Lafayette "Tad" Thomas, & an infant who died at birth.
My grandmother, "Mimmie", was the youngest daughter of Rev. Enoch Lafayette and Iva Jane (White) Thomas. She departed this life at Springfield Health Care Center January 22, 1986, at the age of 90 years.
Most of her youth was spent in Shannon County where on September 13, 1915 she was married to Marion Taylor "Cotton" Roberts. To this union the following children were born, Paula, twins George & James, & twins Louise and Lucille. Lucille died in infancy.
Cora professed her faith in Christ as a young woman and was a longtime member of the First United M.E. Church of Eminence. She was director of the youth activities. She was a lover of flowers and had a large garden from which she kept bouquets of seasonal flowers in the sanctuary of the church for Sunday services. At one time she had a flower and gift shop on Main Street. She enjoyed visiting with friends and customers and was interested in civic affairs; anything that was for the betterment of the community. Cora spent many hours when living in Eminence, helping with those who were ill, assisting a doctor with the delivery of babies, and helped with the lining of coffins that her brothers built. She truly was a willing worker in time of need.
After granddad passed away, Mimmie moved to Springfield to be near her children, at which time she placed her membership in Grace United M.E. Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and participated in church activities as long as her health permitted. In later years she spent much time assembling and dressing dolls which she enjoyed so much. She was happiest when friends and family stopped by her apartment to visit with her.
She is survived by her daughters Paula Cochran and her husband Arch; Louise and her husband Wayne James of Springfield, MO; sons, James and wife Pat and George and wife Samme Roberts of Willow Springs. She was the grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 15 and had one great-great grandchild and one step grandchild. Several nieces and nephews survive.
Mimmie's siblings were: Orlena Tapatha Thomas Barnett, Nora Florence Thomas Caylor, Vesta Elizabeth Thomas Moore, Ethel Sarah Thomas Smotherman, Albert Harney Thomas, Eunice Myrtle Thomas Bolden, Everett John Joseph Thomas, Enoch Cecil Lafayette "Tad" Thomas, & an infant who died at birth.
Most of her youth was spent in Shannon County where on September 13, 1915 she was married to Marion Taylor "Cotton" Roberts. To this union the following children were born, Paula, twins George & James, & twins Louise and Lucille. Lucille died in infancy.
Cora professed her faith in Christ as a young woman and was a longtime member of the First United M.E. Church of Eminence. She was director of the youth activities. She was a lover of flowers and had a large garden from which she kept bouquets of seasonal flowers in the sanctuary of the church for Sunday services. At one time she had a flower and gift shop on Main Street. She enjoyed visiting with friends and customers and was interested in civic affairs; anything that was for the betterment of the community. Cora spent many hours when living in Eminence, helping with those who were ill, assisting a doctor with the delivery of babies, and helped with the lining of coffins that her brothers built. She truly was a willing worker in time of need.
After granddad passed away, Mimmie moved to Springfield to be near her children, at which time she placed her membership in Grace United M.E. Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and participated in church activities as long as her health permitted. In later years she spent much time assembling and dressing dolls which she enjoyed so much. She was happiest when friends and family stopped by her apartment to visit with her.
She is survived by her daughters Paula Cochran and her husband Arch; Louise and her husband Wayne James of Springfield, MO; sons, James and wife Pat and George and wife Samme Roberts of Willow Springs. She was the grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 15 and had one great-great grandchild and one step grandchild. Several nieces and nephews survive.
Mimmie's siblings were: Orlena Tapatha Thomas Barnett, Nora Florence Thomas Caylor, Vesta Elizabeth Thomas Moore, Ethel Sarah Thomas Smotherman, Albert Harney Thomas, Eunice Myrtle Thomas Bolden, Everett John Joseph Thomas, Enoch Cecil Lafayette "Tad" Thomas, & an infant who died at birth.
Family Members
Siblings
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Orlena Tapath "Tappy" Thomas Overcast Barnett
1880–1933
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Nora Florence Thomas Caylor
1883–1971
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Vesta Elizabeth Thomas Moore
1885–1910
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Ethel Sarah Thomas Smotherman
1886–1936
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Albert Harney Thomas
1890–1980
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Eunice Myrtle Thomas Bolden
1893–1975
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Everett John Joseph Thomas
1898–1942
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Cecil Enoch Lafayette "Tad" Thomas
1902–1986
