Myrtis Marie Farmer Thomas, 97, a resident of Fairhope since 1949, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. She was born in Baskin, La., and married William Lloyd Thomas on Jan. 10, 1933, in Scott County, Miss. He preceded her in death as did her parents, sister and brother. Mrs. Thomas was a well known retail saleswoman in Fairhope for many years. Before her retirement, she worked at Brumfields, Bedsole's and The Colony Shop. Many local shoppers went out of their way to have her help with their shopping selections because of her friendly helpful personality. As a result, she won the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Award for being Fairhope's most courteous salesperson in 1957 the year the award was given. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Fairhope and participated in many church activities. She loved and enjoyed her large family. Her oldest son, William Harold Thomas, died in 2002. She is survived by her five children, Rebecca Thomas Sebring, Fairhope, Perry F. (Betty) Thomas, Fairhope, Dr. James Lloyd (Diane) Thomas, Montrose, Dr. Joseph Paul (Sandra) Thomas, Mobile, Rachel Thomas (Bart) Reves, Vancleave, Miss. Additionally keeping her memory alive are 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services wereSaturday at First Baptist Church of Fairhope. Interment was at Memory Gardens of Fairhope. Arrangements by WolfeBayview Funeral Homes, Fairhope.
