Edrice W. Thomas

Live stream link: http://www.bit.ly/mimithomas Edrice Woodruff “Mimi” Thomas, 83, of McDonough Georgia passed away on Thursday May 12, 2022. Edrice was born on April 3, 1939 to Edrice G. Thomas and Columbus A. Thomas Jr. in New Orleans Louisiana. In 1945, at the age of 6 years old, Edrice met her 13 year old neighbor Wilbert J. Thomas Sr. whom she would go on to marry ten years later on April 7, 1955. In August of 1956, the couple welcomed their first and only son, Wilbert J. Thomas Jr. into the world. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Edrice pursued her passion for doing hair and nails. She did beautician work at some of the finest beauty salons in New Orleans. Edrice was also an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed making drapes, curtains, sheets, and dresses. She was a woman of many talents and utilized her gifts with a purpose of giving back to others. On September 10, 1978, Edrice’s life changed forever when the love of her life of 23 years passed away. Although heartbroken by her loss, she continued to pursue her professional career while supporting her son as he joined the United States Air Force and married his high school sweetheart Paula. One of her greatest joys in life was becoming a grandmother to her 2 grandchildren, Christine and Will, and a great-grandmother to her great grandson Christiano. Edrice was a resident of New Orleans Louisiana for 66 years until the wrath of Hurricane Katrina involuntarily forced her to relocate to McDonough Georgia. She immediately made a name for herself while getting acclimated to her new community home at Grier Manor. Edrice who to many became known as “Mimi”, was a phenomenal cook. She developed a reputation for being the best cook in the community and loved sharing her cuisines with family, neighbors, and friends. Edrice spearheaded community events involving her favorite holiday Mardi Gras, as well as opportunities to gather neighbors and friends for late-night card games. In addition to paving the way for social activities in her community, she also spent time volunteering at the food pantry and with St. Vincent De Paul at her home church of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. In 2016, The McDonough Chamber of Commerce recognized Edrice for her outstanding volunteer service. Her mission in life was to give back to others and prided herself on her legacy, her family. Edrice was preceded in death by her mother Edrice G. Thomas, father Columbus A. Thomas Jr., husband Wilbert J. Thomas Sr, and sister Billie Jean Jones. Edrice is survived by her son Wilbert J. Thomas Jr, daughter-in-law Paula Thomas, granddaughter Christine Thomas, grandson Wilbert J. Thomas III, great-grandson Christiano J. Kaminski, siblings Thomra Ann Thomas, Valeria Williams, Aneta Burton, Aleta Thomas, Ann Gilliam, Columbus Anthony Thomas III, Bartley Thomas Sr, Dennis Thomas as well as 43 nieces and nephews, 111 great nieces and nephews, 27 great-great nieces and nephews, and a host of many friends. Services will be held at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in McDonough Georgia, Monday May 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Vincent De Paul at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church.

Edrice W. Thomas

April 3, 1939 - May 12, 2022