Ann Thomas, 89, of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late George Emmitt Rushing and Sarah Louise Henley Rushing. In 1954, she was united in marriage to Elder Gene Thomas who preceded her in death in November 2021.
Surviving Ann are her children; Troy (Rebecca) Thomas of Piketon, Ohio and David Mark (Cheri) Thomas of Monteagle, Tennessee; grandchildren, Marie Brock-Smith, Amy Theimer, Jared Thomas, Joel (Hayley) Thomas, Cassandra (Isaac Milyard) Thomas, Charity Thomas and Case Thomas, and her great grandchildren; David Brock-Smith, Sylar Brock-Smith, Emma Brock-Smith, Mila Brock-Smith, Bennett Thomas, Xavier Doss and Bryce Doss; sister, Sarah Pyles of Brando, Mississippi and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents,
Ann was preceded in death by her granddaughter; Rebecca Doss and siblings; George Everett, James Allen Rushing and Edna Rushing.
Local arrangements are in the care of Botkin Hornback Funeral Home in Waverly. Service arrangements are in the care of Scottsboro Funeral Home,1502 County Park Rd, Scottsboro, Alabama, 35769.
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