Marjorie Harris Thomas
August 25, 1921 ~ November 13, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Marjorie Harris Thomas, 91, of Riverview Church Rd., Asheville, died Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at the VA Hospital.
Raised in Madison Co., she was a daughter of the late Rev. J. Weldon Harris and Julia Mace Harris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clay Thomas, and sister Helen Fowler.
Mrs. Thomas graduated from Walnut High School in 1939. She joined the U.S. Army (WAC) during WWII. She was very proud of her service, and served on the Buncombe Co. Veteran's Council. She retired from NOAA in the Arcade building, and also worked for the Asheville Police Department until the age of 85, most recently in the records room.
Mrs. Thomas was a former member of the St. Lawrence Council of the Catholic Daughters of America and was a charter member of The St. Joan of Arc Council. She served several state offices as well as local Regent.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by daughters Virginia Guthrie and husband Grant, and G.G. Hampton and husband Ernest; sons Michael T. Godleski, Ted Godleski and wife Shirley, Tom Godleski and wife Terri, and Andy Godleski; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fr. Frank Seabo officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buncombe Co. Veteran's Council, c/o John Ward, PO Box 17636, Asheville, NC 28816-7636.
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Tom and Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Granny will be missed..
Love, Tim and Leanne
I will miss Granny. She was a funny lady. She may or may not have known it, but she was a comfort to me through a rough time in my life years back. I will miss seeing her @ family birthday parties, Christmas, and New Years Eve. I love you Granny. You have no more pain now. Fly fly away home.
Dear Andy and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing but know she is at peace now. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Psalm 23
Andy,I will be praying for you and your family through this difficult time.
Dear cousins,
Please know that you are all in my prayers and in my heart now and always. I am saddened at your loss but strengthened by Aunt Marge’s faith to know that she is in a better place with so many other friends and family.
My love to you all,
Phil
When ever or where ever we met, I always got a big hug and a kiss on the cheek from Margie. Having known her for over 60 years, her friendship was special. She was a great lady and enjoyed life to the fullest. Our prayers will be with the family and may God bless each of you during this time. Remember all the good times with your Mom and keep her memory in your hearts. Hubert and Jean Smith
We’re very sorry to hear of Marge’s passing. She was such a unique woman whom we both respected very much. The memories of her from way back when we were kids running around St Joans will never be forgotten. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Andy- I am sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. From her memorial, it sounds if she lived an enriched and full life. I honor her service to our country. May God bless you and your family and give you comfort.
May God Bless all of you for the loss of your mom & grandmother. You all hold a very dear place in our hearts and we pray you are comforted by the most Holy of Holies. Please know we’re here for you..don’t hesitate to call on us. She’s in Glory Land today & out of any pain, praise God. Much love to you ALL…James & Debby
Harold and I are so sad to hear the news about your Mom. She was such a special lady that lived life with spirit and stregnth. She loved her family, her faith, and her country with a passion that will never be forgotten by those who knew her.
We will be out of town during this time, but we will carry all of you in our hearts, in prayer, and we will remember this fine lady with a smile on our faces. May all of you know peace now and in the days to come. We wish all of you love.
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. It is hard to lose a mother. For your mother is your foundation, she holds your family together. She teaches you every day how you can do the same. You have to take life one day at a time and when someting happens and she isnt there for you to call and get excited about it, you realize she’gone. Just remember she will always be there with you.
The only thought that comes to mind when I think of Aunt Margie is LOVE. She always had enough love in her heart for every one and a big hug and kiss..I will always remember her laughter and smile ..God has received another angel and I know Helen is so glad to see her sister.. May God give all of Margie’s children the strenth to get through this hard time Keep your faith as your Mom always did no matter how difficult times were, I know it is hard without your Mom but you all made her proud and she loved you all dearly .
Andy,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. May you find comfort knowing she is at peace.
‘Life in not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.’ ~ Anonymous
Andy,
Thinking of you and your family. I am so glad I got to meet Marge many years ago and see the woman behind all the great stories! Praying for comfort and strength at your loss.
Andy,
I pray that God will give you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother’s arms, and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy. I do it every day. But there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.
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G.G., Andy, Tom and Terri and all the family. Marge was a good and faithful soldier in all areas of her life. I’m certain she now has found the ultimate reward for her devoted service to God, country, her family and her many friends. Elise
Ms. Thomas,
Fond Memories. You will be missed.
Thank you for all the years of service to Law Enforcement and the US Army.
Thoughts and prayers with the family.
CE Trimnal\Asheville Police Department
Andy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
The Family of Ralph Lewis is praying for your precious family. We love you all so much and are praying God will give you peace during this time. As Don said, Your mama is setting up her heavenly home right now’. We will see her soon.
GG and family,
so sorry to hear abot Marg. Please accept my condolences we have been friends for a long time.
Love Maureen Daughtry CDA member
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of our friend Marge. Her kindness to both of us will forever be remembered. Marge loved Catholic Daughters and loved doing the work of our Lord. God rest her soul.
I am so sorry for your loss, May God bless you, surround you and comfort you during this time and the days ahead.
Much love to all,
Eva
I will always treasure the stories told to me by Linda about Aunt Marjorie. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you.
Tom and Terri and all the family.
My family & I are very sorry for your loss.
Know she is in a much better place now.
You all are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Dickie, Becky, Matthew, Levi
Tom,So sorry to hear about your mom.I remember her when she came to hear the band.She was a nice lady. You and your family are in our prayers……Kenny & Donna
Dear Tom, Terri, Taylor and family,
Sean and I are so sorry about your loss. We really enjoyed meeting ‘Taylor’s Grandma’ as we called her. She was really loved, I can tell, and she really loved you all too. Our thoughts are with you all, and take care.
Cheryl and Sean Fraser
What a sweet, dear soul. Margie, was a special, special woman. Such fond memories of my childhood years with this wonderful and cherished lady and her sister Helen. Margie rest in peace. Family, know that she has left a great heritage and was a valued member of the police department and the community as a whole. She WILL be missed!
Dear Cousins,
I am sorry I never met my Aunt Marge. My mother, Helen Godleski, always spoke highly of her. From what I know, she was a strong, resilent woman who raised amazing children. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Andy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.I will keep you & your family in my prayers during this time. Every time I visited her & Mattie she always had a funny story to tell.It would always make me smile and laugh. She was a very special lady and I know how much you all will miss her.
Take care,
Tonya
So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers!
GG and Tom,
I remember Marge as a strong woman who always had a smile and story to tell. You and your family are remembered in our prayers.
Tom and Family Sorry for your loss
im sorry for your loss i will keep all of you in my prayers please let us know if you need anything
To the Godleski family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Your mother was a great lady and an inspiration to many. My family and I will keep all of you in our prayers during this difficult time. Aaron Clark
I did not learn of this until Sunday evening. I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. I know your pain is great. My mother passed away 2 weeks ago. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.