Dorothy Jeanne Thomas passed away of natural causes at age 76 on March 9, 2007 in Houston, Texas. She had been in declining health for several months.
Born Dorothy Jeanne Johnston in La Grange, Georgia on March 2, 1931, she was a member of First Baptist Church and a soloist in the choir. She attended La Grange College, where she studied voice and was involved in many activities. Most notably, she was crowned Miss Georgia of 1949.
Devoted wife, mother, and friend, "Dottie" resided in Beaumont, Texas for the last thirty years and was involved in numerous charitable and civic organizations.
She was preceded in death by her father, I. L. Johnston; her mother, Sally Knight Pattillo; her sister, Carolyn Johnston Harrell; and her husband, Richard Merritt Thomas.
She is survived by two sons, Andrew Merritt Thomas of New Orleans, Louisiana and Wesley Knight Thomas of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Mike Pattillo of Hamilton, Georgia and Wayne Pattillo of Ringgold, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont, on Friday March 16, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 3:00 p.m. until time of service on Friday at the mortuary.
To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit
www.broussardsmortuary.com
