Mary Jane was born on August 21, 1929 the daughter of Pietro and Grace Mecozzi. She went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2018 and she died peacefully of natural causes. She met her husband of 62 years, Bill Thomas Sr., at Maxwell Air Force Base, where they were both stationed during their military service. They were married on April 15, 1950.
Mary Jane worked alongside Bill in the family business. They started Thomas Associates, a manufacturers representative agency in 1957 and spent over fifty years in the business.
She was a gracious, outgoing, and warm-hearted lady who was enjoyed by all who met her. She loved the Lord and it was important to her that her family and friends receive the gift of salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus.
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Brothers Basil and Peter Mecozzi also preceded Mary Jane’s death. She is survived by her children Marcy Thomas, Bill Thomas, Jr., and his wife Shellie, Julie Zuber and her husband Randy, Kevin and his wife Pat, as well as her brothers Richard and Joseph Mecozzi. She is also survived by grandchildren, Melinda Williams, Debbie Wilkerson, and Rachael Raymer. Five great grandchildren also survive.
Kevin Michael Thomas says
Mother.You Were A Terrific Mother,Because You Never Put Out Guilt,You Just Spoke The Truth In Love.The Closest To Guilt You Ever Got Was “Wait Until Your Father Get’s Home”,That Was Enough To Straighten Me Out.I Will Miss Your Warm Personality & Supportive Attitude.You Were Such A Good Nonnie & Great Nonnie To All of Your Grandchildren, Loving Them Each Equally As You Did To All of Your Children.We Each Thought Ourselves As Special Because You Never Showed Favoritism.I Love “♡” You & Will Miss You.I Will See You Again In God’s Good Time.Love Your Son Kevin Michael.
Mark Mecozzi says
Will always miss Aunt Mary Jane’s smile and love she gave me
Melinda Williams says
Nonnie, I will always miss you’re love shown by example to each one of your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You always loved us all and encouraged us all to work as to God and be the best we each can be. And your always the first to be the “referee” and peacemaker when siblings fought. Ill miss our shared enthusiasm for of the performing arts. It never surprises me when Samuel sings the Ne-naw song to his sister and will think of you when he sings it. I will always remind him of your latest lesson, a firm handshake and a how do you do. I’ll miss most is our fellowship. Each visit we would have about our life’s happenings was so special and our card games too. Thank you for encouraging me to finish my degree and I promise not to let you down. I miss you. But Samuel reminds me, you’re with Jesus in the other room, and you have a new body. I’m so glad heaven has gained another saint. I love you. Your granddaughter Melinda
Melinda Mecozzi-Gladstone says
Aunt Mary Jane was always kind to me. A generous and genuine “lady” Rest in peace. I love you, Niece, Melinda
Deborah says
Time is so valuable, and I will miss the time we could have shared. I am so sad your gone but I am happy for you as well Nonnie. I am so grateful God answered our prayers for your passing in such a perfect way. Thank you Jesus. Love Deborah
Rachel Hernandez says
My condolences to the Thomas family. I was lucky to know Mary Jane in my life. She was a gracious, elegant, and had a loving heart.
Shayne says
Beautiful, educated, graceful, and well-mannered church member of Fellowship in Christ Church Congregation! You will be missed! Love, Clay, Shayne, & Mom Paz
Julie Zuber says
“Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence.” Vincent Van Gogh.
Mother, How can I tell you how much I love you? How can I tell you how much you mean to me? You are the one who taught and showed me what love is. I will simply say this “you know exactly how I feel.”
Love,
Your daughter number 2
Jules
Greg Huff says
This world has lost a very soft spoken, kind and loving person. Mary Jane will be missed by everyone that was lucky enough to know her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss, unfortunately I know what you all are feeling. Be happy though, with the great memories you’ll carry always.