Emigean Thomas

MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Myra Emigean Thomas, 86, of Marble Hill died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at Elder Care of Marble Hill.

She was born Feb. 20, 1918, at Zalma, Mo., daughter of Walter C. and Esther Bollinger Gray. She and Fred Leon Thomas were married May 30, 1941, in Cape Girardeau.

Thomas was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She was an elementary teacher 41 years, having taught at schools in Zalma, Lutesville, Marble Hill and retiring from Woodland School in 1981.

She was a member of Marble Hill United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, member and past president of Marble Hill-Lutesville Junior Women's Club, Victory Chapter 431 Eastern Star, and Alpha Delta Kappa teachers sorority.

Survivors include a brother, Dr. Henry Gray of Midland, Mich.

She was preceded in death by a brother.

Friends may call at Hutchings Funeral Chapel from 4 to 8 p.m. today. An Eastern Star service will be held at 7.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with the Rev. Michael Kelpe officiating. Burial will be in Baker Cemetery.