Frances Bernadita Thomas, age 86 of Ionia, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at home, following a long illness, surrounded by those she loved. She was born on October 15, 1939, in Almaso, Colorado, the daughter of Glen and Eva (Sena) Moore both of whom preceded her in death. Frances and her family relocated to Michigan when she was eleven.

Frances married Levi Thomas of Ionia, Michigan on October 24, 1959. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and friends. They were blessed with four children: Cindy, Rose, Julie and Sandy.

Frances worked as a cook for many years before turning in her apron to do home health care. However, her biggest accomplishment was raising her family with the upmost unconditional love. Frances loved going to dances. She loved to travel and go on vacations. Frances loved to go fishing with Levi and have family cookouts at the lake. One of her favorite things to do was going to fly in breakfast with her pilot/son-in- law, Doran.

Frances loved ink pens and if you didn’t watch out when she left your pen would go with her. Frances loved telling jokes, she had a great sense of humor, quick wit, and an overly generous nature. Frances loved spending time with her family and her coffee break friends.

Frances leaves behind her dear children, Rose Jaffas of Lowell, Julie Thomas of Ionia and Sandra (Christopher) Hale of Orleans. Her children gave her ten grandkids, Clark Fox, Renee Sidebotham, Mary Fox, Francisca Acosta, Cassandra Acosta, Ashley Fisher, Jessica Doty, Shauna Dennie, Andrew Thomas and Denver Hale; eighteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

Siblings, Sherrie (Ann) Millious of Battle Creek and Eva Dunn of Belding, and her special niece Debbie Fulford of Battle Creek. A buttload of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. 

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her husband Levi Thomas, daughter Cynthia Acosta, son-in-law Doran Jaffas, siblings Richard Moore, Glen Moore Jr., Emil Moore, and May Brock. Frances's life was dedicated to her family whom she had a lot of compassion for. 

Please come and celebrate the life of Frances from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, September,19,2026 at 667 Union St, Ionia, Michigan, 48846.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Frances’ online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen’s Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638.