Irma Dant Thomas, age 89, of Loretto, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary.
Born September 16, 1922 in Raywick, she was a former nurse's aide at Spring View Hospital and a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Felix Thomas, her parents, Walter Simeon and Mary Evelyn Mattingly Dant, one daughter, Phillis Ann Thomas, one sister, Patsy Miller and two brothers, Lyle and Lester Ray Dant.
Survivors include two daughters, Pam Medley (Danny) of Loretto and Ann Marie Ballard (Greg) of Holy Cross, six sons, Richard Thomas (Betty Jo) of Cub Run, John Dant Thomas and Steve Thomas (Sandy) all of Bardstown, Keith Thomas of Shepherdsville, Bernie Thomas (Tammy) of Taylorsville, Phillip Thomas (Amanda) of Atlanta, Georgia, 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 AM Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Saint Francis, followed by interment in Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery, Raywick. Rev. R. Joseph Hemmerle will be the celebrant assisted by her nephew, Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.
Visiting 3-8 PM Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM.
Pallbearers are grandsons, Tommy Thomas, Sammy Thomas, Robert Medley, Pat Thomas, Travis Thomas, Brian Thomas, Mickey Thomas and Tony Ballard