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Doris Jean Sumrall Thomas, 80

October 09, 2014

Doris Jean Sumrall Thomas, born in March of 1934, went to be with the Lord and her family on October 9, 2014. She was a loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born in Petal, MS, to the late Floyd and Katie (Elliot) Sumrall, she moved to Lancaster, where she grew up, and graduated from McCaskey High School. Afterward, she moved to Gulfport, MS and then to Chicago, IL, then returned to Lancaster in 1976, where she raised generations of children.
Doris is survived by her son, Ralph Edward Thomas, Sr., husband of Tamika, of Lancaster; her 2 daughters, Nilsa and Erica Craig, of Lancaster; 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, close friends, and people who loved her.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her sisters, Kathryn Elizabeth Sumrall Craig, Anna Rose Sumrall Stewart, her brother, Floyd Raymond Sumrall, Jr., and 3 nieces and 3 nephews.
A Home Going Ceremony will be held at 11AM, Friday, October 17, 2014, at Grace Evangelical Church, 415 S. Shippen Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. A repass will follow at the church.

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Condolences to the Family

February 27, 2023

Sorry for all the losses in your families.
Maria Sumrall

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Friday, October 17, 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grace Evangelical Church
415 S. Shippen Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Friday, October 17, 2014
11:00 AM
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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