Patricia Ann

Leonard-Thomas

Mrs. Patricia Ann Thomas was born on February 9, 1946, to the late John Leonard and Ella L. Dugger in Griffin, Georgia. Pat as she was affectionately called by her family and friends received her formal education at Fairmont High School in Griffin, Georgia.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Thomas accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Rex Smith.

Ms. Patricia Ann Leonard met the love of her life, and was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Charles Thomas on December 28, 1968. Their union was blessed with one child.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Thomas was employed by Griffin Area Resource Center as an Instructor for many years. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, listening to her favorite music, being an all-around fashion diva, and the thing she loved the most was spending time with her family and friends.

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Mrs. Patricia Ann Thomas entered the Heavenly Gates knowing there will be no more sickness, pain, or suffering, only everlasting joy with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Leonard and Ella L. Dugger; her siblings, Emma J. Turner, Clarence Leonard, Anita D. McGhee, and Linda Stillwell.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Thomas leaves a legacy of beautiful memories to be cherished in the heart of her loving and devoted husband of 56 years Mr. Charles Thomas; her son, David (Briana) Thomas; her siblings, Michael Dugger, Karen Ware, Roderick (Jaton) Dugger, Tiphonie Dugger, Renae Sinkfield, and Sherlie Dixby, and one granddaughter, Ella Grace Thomas. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends that will miss her loving spirit.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church located at 134 Meansville Street in Zebulon. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Fuller Chapel Church Cemetery. Pastor Rex Smith is the Eulogist.