Gail Stacy Thomas, age 78

Gail Stacy Thomas, age 78, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Gail was born October 4, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late John Stacy and Ebbyann Cooper Stacy. She was a graduate of Tri-High School and was of the Baptist faith. She worked at Cone Mills and the Haynes Plant until her retirement. Gail's life passion was her family. She loved each one dearly.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Thomas; sister, Elizabeth "Lib" Guffey and daughter-in-law, Connie Thomas.

Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter, Kim Tipton (Ted Smith) of Forest City; three sons, Ricky Thomas (Cynthia) of Caroleen, Jeffery Thomas (Cindy) of Gilkey and William "Kenny" Thomas of Forest City; two brothers, Tim Stacy of Kernersville, NC and Basil Stacy (Kathleen) of Caroleen; two life-long and loyal friends, Louise Meyers and Teresa Lee; ten grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.