Mrs. Inez Thomas , the daughter of the late Robert Holliday Sr. and Hallie (Davenport) Holliday, was born June 21, 1921 in East Saint Louis, Illinois.

Growing up in a household of faith, Mrs. Thomas joined Truelight Baptist Church as a child.  She was a faithful servant until her health declined.  She was recognized as the oldest living member of Truelight by the church officials.   She grew up in East St. Louis, following her educational journey through School District #189.

Mrs. Thomas found her lifetime soulmate, in the person of Mr. Walter Thomas, Sr.  They were married for over 50 years.  He preceded her in death on January 12, 1988 .  Other family members that also preceded her in death, were her sons, Harold, Lester and Walter, Jr; sister, Lillie Patrick and brother, Robert Holliday, Jr.

Mrs. Thomas enjoyed reading, watching classic movies, doing crossword puzzles and traveling throughout the United States.  She worked for various companies, during her lifetime, including Booth's Fisheries, Obear-Nester glass house and finally retiring from AARP.  She worked well into her 80's in their senior placement program.

Mrs. Inez Thomas passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021 , surrounded by her loving sons.

She is survived by sons, Lionel, Vincent and Maurice Thomas; also left to mourn are nieces, Marion Moffitt and Sandra Springer (Fitzpatrick), nephew, Norman Spears (Shirley); 4 great nieces, Veronica and Terry Burks, Kimberly Springer and Sandra Spears; 1 great great niece, Skylar Burks-Polee; Truelight Church family.