Leona Mae Thomas

Leona Mae Thomas, 91, of Olney, IL, passed away January 14, 2025, at her residence.

Leona was born on December 15, 1933, in Ingraham, IL to parents, Truman Wilkins and Bernice (Colburn) Wilkins. She married Dale J. Thomas in 1960, and he preceded her in death.

Leona was born during the depression on a farm in Ingrahm. She went to Olney to work in the Shoe Factory. She was a homemaker until her children were grown, then worked at Richland Memorial Hospital in housekeeping until her retirement. Leona was a hard worker and always spoke her mind.

She is survived by her son, Freddie L Amerman, Olney; son, Gregory (Barb) Amerman, Noble; son, Kelvin Thomas, Olney; daughter, Rhonda Orick (Don Hemingway), Florida; son, Patrick Thomas (Cystal Fulk), Sailor Springs; sister, Peg Kuenstler; brother, Bill Wilkins; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Leona was preceded in death by a son, Noah S. Thomas; husband; parents; sisters Mary Bowen, Joanne Foster, Joyce Roberts and brother John Wilkins.

Cremation rights were accorded.

The Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

A private family service will be held at a later date.