BETTY JEAN THOMAS
Betty Jean Thomas, age 78, of Metamora, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, after a long illness in Batesville. Born June 29, 1943, in Batesville, she was the daughter of the late Neal and Mabel (Hughes) Roberts. On September 18, 1965, she was united in marriage to Willie Thomas, and he preceded her in death on January 13, 2002.
Betty worked for many years at the former Elsie Dreyer Nursing Home in Brookville; and had also worked at the Hav-A-Bite restaurant in Metamora. She was a member of Greater Vision Ministries in Metamora. Church and her family were her life, and she loved singing.
Survivors include two children, Joyce Ann (Harlin) Carey of Metamora, and Donnie Ray (Myrtle) Thomas of Metamora; her step-children, Wanda (Mike) McDaniel, Rita (Rick) Lewis, Pam (Jim) Sloan, Judy Thomas, Eugene Thomas; two sisters, Margaret (Tom) Creech, and Nancy (Walter) Mullins; four brothers, David (Hazel) Roberts, Daniel (Kathy) Roberts, Rufus Roberts, Claude Roberts; two grandchildren, Cassandra Rayburn and Steven Ison; six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Willie, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Teresa Thomas and Dorothy McDaniel; three brothers, Marvin Roberts, John Roberts, and Paul Roberts; two step-sons, Eudale Thomas and Eudorse Thomas.
Family and friends may visit from 12 Noon until the time of the services at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Greater Vision Ministries, 18149 U.S. Highway 52, Metamora, Indiana. Pastor Brandon Blevins will officiate the Funeral Services at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Greater Vision Ministries in Metamora. Burial will then follow in Cupps Chapel Cemetery in Metamora. Memorial contributions may be directed to Greater Vision Ministries.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to once again serve the Thomas family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
Loved Betty . Haven’t seen her for many years but she was my Grandma Hacker’s neighbor and we spent many hours just enjoying each others company.My prayers are with your family.