Margaret Marie

Thomas

Margaret Marie Thomas, affectionately known as "Spanky", was born on August 19, 1960, in McDonough, Georgia, to the late Lillie Elmo Debenion and Jack Spikes. On Saturday, April 6, 2024, she departed her earthly life to live eternally with the Lord.

Margaret was preceded in death by her stepdad, James O'Neal, and grandchild, Zy'Koria Daniel.

Margaret accepted Christ at an early age as a member of Cleveland Chapel AME Church in McDonough, Georgia. She received her education through Henry County School System. She attended Griffin Technical College in Griffin, Georgia. Margaret was employed by Dowling Textile Company and Arrowhead Alternator.

She will forever be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends, and her love for singing, dancing, sewing, and cooking for the family.

Margaret leaves to cherish her loving memories, Timothy Mays, a lifelong devoted companion for over 20 plus years, her daughter, Valencia Driver; sons, Curtis Thomas, Frederick Thomas, and Xavier Thomas; brother, Norman Robert (Lottie) Spikes; 9 grandchildren, Malayshia Miller, Marquavious Driver, Sacoria Lyons, Shynecia Thomas, Nathan Daniel, Isiah Thomas, Fredrick Daniel, Jaquavious Thomas, and Zion Daniel; 6 great grandchildren, Josiah Hunt, Christian Hughley, Jr., Kaidyn Daniel, Kamdyn McGhee, Kamarei McGhee, and A'more Taylor; 2 uncles, Mack (Evelyn) Thomas, and Jesse Spikes, aunt Betty Webb; niece, Barbara Redding, and nephew Robert Redding. She also leaves a host of cousins, other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Eighth Street Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Antoine C. Lucas, Sr., is the Pastor of Eighth Street and Pastor Dee Sidney is the Eulogist.