CELEBRATING THE LIFE, LEGACY AND LINEAGE OF DELORES VEAL THOMAS

Our Beloved matriarch, Delores Veal Thomas was born on December 10, 1939 along the rich banks of the Mississippi River and capitol of Louisiana in the city of Baton Rouge.  She was the only child born to the union of the late Mary Cole Veal and Ive Veal Jr.

Delores graduated from McKinley High School and attended Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA where she met who would be her future partner in life, Rev John Henry Thomas.  She was a church girl who attended service every Sunday and was baptized at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Baton Rouge, LA.  She later joined United Christian Faith Ministries under the auspices of Pastor Mark Ellis Sr. where she remained until God called her home.

Delores married the love of her life, the late Rev John Henry Thomas and to this union they were blessed with three children: Sedrick Termann (Tanya), the late Clint Fitzgerald Thomas, and Joan Rena' Thomas.

Her late husband, Rev John Henry Thomas was the pastor of First Free Mission Baptist Church, Forest Grove Baptist Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, and New Day Christian Fellowship, all located in New Orleans, LA, where she was first lady and gladly served in many capacities.  Delores was a strong woman of great faith.  She was very prayerful, and trusted Gods' word even in the hard times when she could not trace his hand.

Delores was strong willed and a hard working business owner.  She owned and successfully operated Little Scholars Daycare Center over 40 years.  She lovely raised, natured, and help shape  bright beginnings for thousands of children.

Delores to her children and grandchildren, was loving woman of wisdom.  She was an exalter who exhibited strong Christian beliefs.  She was never shy of imparting knowledge whenever she could, and she enjoyed life and her family, always enjoying having them around her.

Delores was truly loved and adored by her children, her son Sedrick providing whatever she needed, and her daughter Joan, her devoted caregiver who never left her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ive and Mary Veal Jr, her husband Rev John Henry Thomas, her son Clint Fitzgerald Thomas and her granddaughter Kaisha R. Bibbins.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories two children, Sedrick Thomas, daughter-in-law Tanya, and her daughter Joan Thomas.  Ten grandchildren, Dante' Thomas Sr, Charity Washington, Joshua Thomas, Jordan Thomas, Jade Thomas, Kinisha Bibbins, Alfred Thomas, Torin Berzat Jr, and Paris Francis, three great grandchildren, Dante Thomas Jr, Adrian Thompson and Ka'Drien Thompson.  A host of very dear relative and friends.

This phenomenal woman had a full and great life.  Her strength and wisdom will live on and the rich inheritance of her roots will continue to grow through her offsprings.