Valarine M. Thomas

Mrs. Valarine M. Tucker Thomas, age 89 of Jonesboro, died Friday, November 17, 2017 in the Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born December 11, 1927 in Saragoga, the daughter of Alva and Emma (Wall) Tucker. She married William H. Thomas on February 2, 1946 in Jonesboro. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1994. Valarine is survived by her loving daughter, Linda(Robert) MacNiff-Kolb of Inverness; four grandchildren, Colin (Beth) MacNiff, Emily MacNiff (Todd), Jessica Kolb (Justin) Jones, and Angele Kolb; four great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Thomas Alexander, Alaina and Ryleigh Jones; step-daughter, Inis Thomas Houseman of Florissant, MO and her children, Diane, Brian, Richard and Toy; two sisters, Geneva Elkins of Jonesboro and Eva Anderson of Normal; three nieces, Sheryl Elkins Netherton, Cathy Elkins Freeman and Darla Tucker Corzine; three nephews, Rodney Anderson, Vernon Tucker and Randy Tucker; many other family and friends. She was preceded by her parents; husband, William H. Thomas; three brothers, Leon, Clifton and Ralph Tucker; two nephews, and one great-nephew. Valarine was a devoted and faithful member of the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle in Jonesboro, where she and her husband were founding members of the church. Throughout the years she found abiding friendship and family through the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle. Funeral services for Mrs. Valarine M. Thomas will be at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 20, 2017 in the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle in Jonesboro with Rev. Mark Goins and Rev. Jim Galbraith officiating. Interment will be in the Casper Cemetery. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 20, 2017 in the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice. Envelopes will be available at the church and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Monday, November 20, 2017,10:00AM-12:00PM Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Rt 127 South Jonesboro, Illinois 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Monday, November 20, 2017,12:00PM Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Rt 127 South Jonesboro, Illinois 62952 Cemetery Service Monday, November 20, 2017,1:30PM Casper Cemetery Casper Church Rd. Anna, Illinois 62906