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 Donna Ellen Jeffries Thomas
January 15, 1955 - April 20, 2015
KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Donna Ellen Jeffries Thomas, 60, died peacefully Monday, April 20, 2015 at her home. Donna was born on January 15, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late James Donald and Edna Stafford Jeffries. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Donna was an alumnus of NC State and a member of Friedland Moravian Church. She loved animals, especially pigs, and enjoyed gardening. Donna’s favorite pastime was reading to her children and grandchildren. Among her favorite… books were The Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit by Joel Harris and Dr. Suess’ “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” and “Green Eggs and Ham”.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Thomas; 4 children, John Allen Sapp IV (Andrea), Jason Donald Sapp (Emily), Jennifer Thomas Vickers (Derrick), and Katie Blake Thomas; 5 grandchildren, John Allen Sapp V, Hailey Elizabeth Sapp, Lyla Beth Sapp, Natalie Grace Sapp, and one on the way; a sister, Carol Davis; a brother, John Ellis Jeffries (Linda) and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Friedland Moravian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. prior to the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MDS Foundation, 4573 S. Broad St – Ste 150, Yardville, NJ 08620 (www.mds-foundation.org) Read More »
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Cindy Parrish
Donna was a sweetheart
Karen Shoemaker (Culler)
Donna was one of the most gentle, kind, tenderhearted friend I have ever had. We shared a love of wild flowers and herbs and even talked about starting a greenhouse and growing herbs to sell at the Farmers Market. When we became grandmothers we would take out grands to the park or MacDonalds so they could play together. She will be missed.
Diane Stewart (Rothrock (Class Of '72))
Donna was beautiful inside and out. Her smile was infectious. She was loved and will be missed.Debbie McBride (Johnson)
Donna was a true friend to all that knew her. She was always wanting to help others. She loved her family deeply. She will be missed. I am so grateful to have known her. Heaven has gained an angel that has a beautiful smile
Rebecca Venable (Grusser)
Such a sweet person, and gone way too soon.
Wayne Loy
Donna will be missed greatly, while we still layover here on earth.....But as God has promised he has made a eternal home for us beside him!! We will miss her, but who so believith in Jesus Christ will meet her again with no more sadness, sickness or pain...He is the Way The Life and the Truth!! My prayer's goes out to Donna's family for she has got an early start with Salvation and Heaven and be blessed knowing that only happy thought's of a wonderful person like Donna will remain with us until we meet again....But I pray that the family will find some comfort in knowing she is walking beside Jesus!! Do not morn me at death....for my new life in Heaven, we will rejoice!!
Barbara Watson (Tuttle)
Such a sweet and caring person to leave us so soon. While we all have questions as to why, we must never forget the sovereignty of God and that He ever remains in control.
Irma Wilson (Comer)
I don't know where to begin in posting a memory of Donna. When you've known someone for 51 years--there's too much that can be said.
As all that knew her are keenly aware - Donna was a gentle/loving/funny soul. Always putting others first - even during her 2 1/2 year battle against MDS. She and I had many discussions about her terminal illness. Did she want to die? Of course not - but she wasn't afraid. Donna was a woman of great faith - which sustained her throughout her illness. What saddened her the most was the concern about of the well being of her beloved family. .
From the schoolyard - to our weddings, our children, our grandchildren --- we've shared much . I will always cherish our friendship.
Patricia Styron (Hutchins)
I did not know Donna in school, but got to know her when planning the 35th class reunion. We would meet at her house and she always fixed us dinner. Even if she had to be gone she would put something in the crock pot for us and open up her home. She was such a good person, and will be missed. I talked to her several times during her sickness and she was always upbeat and thanked me for remembering her and saying special prayers for her.
Cheryl Reid (Wray)
I got to know Donna when we were at East. I already knew her brother Ellis, and thought so much of him - I found out that Donna was just as sweet and kind as Ellis was. She was also friends with Jane Sherrill, another friend of mine - I know they're up there together, watching over us all.....