Inez Thomas

Inez Smith Thomas was born February 18, 1923, in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, the daughter of Luther L. and Roberta (Hanks) Smith. She passed from this life on October 28, 2021. She was 98 years old. Inez had a wonderful life and beautiful memories growing up in her beloved town of Webbers Falls. She attended and graduated from Webbers Falls High School. She married Charles A. Thomas on August 8, 1945, after he returned from the war. They were married in the home where Inez was born, and 76 years later died. She dearly loved all her family as each one was very special to her. She loved Webbers Falls and all the people she knew and worked with. Inez believed in and loved God. Inez worked at the Webbers Falls post office and retired as postmaster after 42 years of service. She also worked part-time at Webbers Falls state bank. During WWII, she worked for the local draft board. Inez never applied for a job--she was always offered jobs. Inez lived all of her life in her family home where she was born, married, celebrated 58 wedding anniversaries, and where she died. Inez volunteered wherever she could to help people. Over the years, she served many organizations in various capacities. She was a member of First Baptist Church Webbers Falls where she served as church clerk. She was a member of the city council, Chairwoman of the bicentennial committee, member of the Red Cross, and member of the beautification of Webbers Falls committee. She was secretary treasurer of the chamber of commerce and the local museum. She was also a member of the Eastern Star where she served as Past Matron, a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Daughters of American Revolution. She was a lifetime and charter member of the National World War ll Memorial in Washington DC, a charter member of Friends of the Battle of Honey Springs, Co-President of the Webbers Falls Alumni Association, secretary of the Community Action Program and listed in The Who’s Who of the South. Surviving family members include son, Vance Thomas and wife Patty; daughter, Gail Wooten and husband Michael; grandchildren, Devin Thomas, Myles Thomas, Lisa Rogers, Carlisa Rogers, Hayden Miller, Kelly Blake Thomas, and Lindsey Thomas; 13 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Susanne Smith Harrell, Cindy Wooten and nephew Robert Williams. Inez was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her sister Martha Williams, brother Robert Smith and her son Charles Donald Thomas. Services will be held at Webbers Falls First Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 12:00PM with Chaplin Bill Holcomb officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee. Pallbearers will be Devin Thomas, Myles Thomas, Kelly Blake Thomas, Hayden Miller, Scott Rogers and Michael Wooten.

Inez Thomas

February 18, 1923 - October 28, 2021