Leah (Brandyberry) Thomas, 83, of Nuttman Avenue in Decatur, died suddenly Monday morning Aug. 30, 2021, at Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe Nursing Home, where she was rehabilitating from an earlier illness. She was born in Decatur Jan. 29, 1938, the first child of the late Randolph F. and Marion Johanna Brandyberry. Leah married Daniel Charles Thomas July 8, 1958, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; he preceded her in death in 1990.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.
During the mid-1950s, Leah was a Decatur High School cheerleader and one of the original "C.O.D.'s" (Cuties of Decatur).
She was a real estate banker in Chicago for many years, retiring in 2000. She moved back to Decatur, where she continued to work as a reference librarian until March of this year. She also gave of her time to help many individuals with their GED studies or other licensing requirements.
She enjoyed architecture and design, gardening and travel. Leah was president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Society in Oak Park, Illinois, in the mid-1990s. She traveled to France, the UK, Italy and Mexico in her later years.
Her family was afflicted with Huntington's Disease and she unselfishly took care of various family members, including her husband, son, James and daughter, Carrie, for more than 30 continuous years until their passing.
Among survivors are her brother, Gregg Brandyberry; grandsons, Daniel (Angie) Sims and James (Daneel) Thomas; granddaughter, Jennifer Sims; great-grandsons, Bryce Sims, Daniel Thomas and Liam Lombardi; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Marx; and granddaughter, Nikki Thomas.
Leah's wish was to be cremated, with her ashes scattered at the resting place of her daughter, Carrie. A memorial will be planned for later this fall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America at hdsa.org.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.
During the mid-1950s, Leah was a Decatur High School cheerleader and one of the original "C.O.D.'s" (Cuties of Decatur).
She was a real estate banker in Chicago for many years, retiring in 2000. She moved back to Decatur, where she continued to work as a reference librarian until March of this year. She also gave of her time to help many individuals with their GED studies or other licensing requirements.
She enjoyed architecture and design, gardening and travel. Leah was president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Society in Oak Park, Illinois, in the mid-1990s. She traveled to France, the UK, Italy and Mexico in her later years.
Her family was afflicted with Huntington's Disease and she unselfishly took care of various family members, including her husband, son, James and daughter, Carrie, for more than 30 continuous years until their passing.
Among survivors are her brother, Gregg Brandyberry; grandsons, Daniel (Angie) Sims and James (Daneel) Thomas; granddaughter, Jennifer Sims; great-grandsons, Bryce Sims, Daniel Thomas and Liam Lombardi; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Marx; and granddaughter, Nikki Thomas.
Leah's wish was to be cremated, with her ashes scattered at the resting place of her daughter, Carrie. A memorial will be planned for later this fall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America at hdsa.org.
Leah (Brandyberry) Thomas, 83, of Nuttman Avenue in Decatur, died suddenly Monday morning Aug. 30, 2021, at Majestic Care of Jefferson Pointe Nursing Home, where she was rehabilitating from an earlier illness. She was born in Decatur Jan. 29, 1938, the first child of the late Randolph F. and Marion Johanna Brandyberry. Leah married Daniel Charles Thomas July 8, 1958, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio; he preceded her in death in 1990.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.
During the mid-1950s, Leah was a Decatur High School cheerleader and one of the original "C.O.D.'s" (Cuties of Decatur).
She was a real estate banker in Chicago for many years, retiring in 2000. She moved back to Decatur, where she continued to work as a reference librarian until March of this year. She also gave of her time to help many individuals with their GED studies or other licensing requirements.
She enjoyed architecture and design, gardening and travel. Leah was president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Society in Oak Park, Illinois, in the mid-1990s. She traveled to France, the UK, Italy and Mexico in her later years.
Her family was afflicted with Huntington's Disease and she unselfishly took care of various family members, including her husband, son, James and daughter, Carrie, for more than 30 continuous years until their passing.
Among survivors are her brother, Gregg Brandyberry; grandsons, Daniel (Angie) Sims and James (Daneel) Thomas; granddaughter, Jennifer Sims; great-grandsons, Bryce Sims, Daniel Thomas and Liam Lombardi; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Marx; and granddaughter, Nikki Thomas.
Leah's wish was to be cremated, with her ashes scattered at the resting place of her daughter, Carrie. A memorial will be planned for later this fall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America at hdsa.org.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.
During the mid-1950s, Leah was a Decatur High School cheerleader and one of the original "C.O.D.'s" (Cuties of Decatur).
She was a real estate banker in Chicago for many years, retiring in 2000. She moved back to Decatur, where she continued to work as a reference librarian until March of this year. She also gave of her time to help many individuals with their GED studies or other licensing requirements.
She enjoyed architecture and design, gardening and travel. Leah was president of the Frank Lloyd Wright Society in Oak Park, Illinois, in the mid-1990s. She traveled to France, the UK, Italy and Mexico in her later years.
Her family was afflicted with Huntington's Disease and she unselfishly took care of various family members, including her husband, son, James and daughter, Carrie, for more than 30 continuous years until their passing.
Among survivors are her brother, Gregg Brandyberry; grandsons, Daniel (Angie) Sims and James (Daneel) Thomas; granddaughter, Jennifer Sims; great-grandsons, Bryce Sims, Daniel Thomas and Liam Lombardi; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Marx; and granddaughter, Nikki Thomas.
Leah's wish was to be cremated, with her ashes scattered at the resting place of her daughter, Carrie. A memorial will be planned for later this fall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America at hdsa.org.
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