Name: Lila Mae Thomas Age: 87
Address: Blairsville, PA
Died: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital, Latrobe, PA
Born: May 9, 1931 Socialville, PA
Father: Vernon Forsha
Mother: Helen (Bennett) Forsha
Work, Clubs & Organizations: Lila was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville were she was a bell ringer and sang in the choir for many years. She was the last president for WSCS and the first President of the United Methodist Women. She was also a Sunday school teacher for 55 years. Lila was a member of the Rebecca Circle and very active in all Church activities and held all positions in the Church. She was the 3rd woman on the administrative board at Church. Lila was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star and served as a Judge of elections for 32 years in the 1st Ward of Blairsville, volunteered for the American Red Cross and volunteered for 35 years with Girl Scouts. She was also on the District Chair for 25 years for the March of Dimes. Lila loved playing the organ.
Survivors
Daughter – Linda F. McRorie & husband John, Blairsville, PA
Grand Daughter – Sgt. Jessica M. McRorie, NYPD, NY
Preceded in death by
Father – Vernon Forsha
Mother – Helen (Bennett) Forsha
Husband – Harold A. “Hap” Thomas in 2016
Daughter – Marion Louise Reda
Sister – Carol Cordi
Visitation:
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Order of Eastern Star will conduct services Friday evening at 6pm in the Funeral Home.
Funeral:
Additional visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 10-11 AM, the time of the funeral service. Rev. Brett Dinger will officiate.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made to:
First United Methodist Church, 50 S. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA 15717
Interment: Blairsville Cemetery
Blairsville, Pennsylvania
www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com
