Joyce Thomas

Joyce Thomas, 90, of Waco passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Ridgecrest Retirement Center. Service of Christian Funeral will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 1, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Rev. Greg Brumit and Pastor Cary Killough officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Joyce was born October 17, 1928, in Waco, to Roy Lee and Bertha Margaret Conner. She married Henley Kenneth Thomas, the love of her life. She was an active member of Kendrick Lane Baptist Church and Meadowbrook Baptist Church. Joyce had many beloved friends. She loved a good game of dominoes, “42”. Uncommon for her time, Joyce worked her way up from teller to vice president of Texas National Bank, formerly National City Bank. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth; her sister, Jewell; and brothers, Roy Lee and Homer Conner. Joyce is survived by her son, Larry Thomas; daughter-in-law, Martha; grandson, Stephen Thomas and wife, Sabrina; granddaughter, Stephanie Thomas; two great granddaughters; her brother, Gene Conner; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Ridgecrest staff, especially Richard and Larry, and hospice nurse, Nicole McDow, for their patience and care. Memorials may be made to Meadowbrook Baptist Church or to the Salvation Army. The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our "Tribute Wall" at www.WHBfamily.com.