Margaret Ora Thomas

February 10, 1949 ~ November 18, 2024 (age 75)

A Celebration of Life Mrs. Margaret Ora Thomas

 Sunrise: February 10, 1949 - Sunset: November 18, 2024

Psalm 100:1-2  "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing."

Mrs. Margaret Ora Thomas, age 75, of South Bend, IN, has gone to be with the Lord. She departed this life on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:10 PM in Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born on February 10, 1949, to the union of Rev. David T. Tate Sr. and Sis. Ruth (Woods) Tate in Memphis, Tennessee, both of whom preceded her in death.

Margaret gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized by her late father, Rev. David T. Tate Sr. She later joined Pilgrim Baptist Church in 1965 under the leadership of the late Rev. Charles G. Rowlette, where she was also a devoted member of the Mass Choir.

Margaret graduated from Central High School and went on to study Budgeting at Ivy Tech Community College. Throughout her life, she held many jobs, including working at the Marriott, Liberty Mutual, and as a private duty caregiver. She loved watching movies, singing, and was a member of the Empty Pocket Band as well as many other local music groups.

Margaret leaves to cherish her memory three sons: George Jones III (April), Shawn Jones (Stacey), and Demetrius Thomas, all of South Bend. She is also survived by her brother, David T. Tate Jr.; her sisters, Dorothy Jones and Dora (John) Engram of Chicago, IL, and Barbara Tate-Alley of South Bend; and her god-brother, Rev. Marvin Bingham. She was a proud grandmother to Shanice Jones of Texas; Ashley (Tapiwa) Jones-Madziya of Indianapolis; George (Kelly) Jones IV of South Bend; Shamara Price of Indianapolis; India Jones of Atlanta, GA; and Demetrius Thomas Jr., Demari Thomas, and Briyah Thomas, all of Arkansas. Additionally, Margaret had four great-grandchildren: Imani Brown, Nahana Jones, Aryas Price, and Harper Jones. She leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Thomas; her parents, David T. Tate Sr. and Ruth Tate; her son, Koizan “Corey” Coley; her siblings, Marilyn Tate and Arthur Tate; her half-sister, Lillie Mae Tate; her brothers-in-law, Anthony W. Alley and Leroy Jones; and her previous husband, George Jones II.

 Margaret’s life was a testimony of faith, love, and dedication to her family and community. She will be deeply missed.

Funeral services for Margaret’s will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Palmer Funeral Homes-West Chapel, 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the start of services.

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