Martha Glisson "Marty" Thomas

Mrs. Martha "Marty" Glisson Thomas, age 88, of Keystone Heights passed away in Starke, Friday, May 2, 2014. She was born in Tampa to the late George "Dewey" and Delma (Gnann) Glisson. Mrs. Thomas had been a lifelong resident of Clay County and had retired from the United States Postal Service. She was a member of Gadara Baptist Church and enjoyed Southern Gospel Bluegrass Festivals, going to the ocean, working in her yard with flowers, and being with her family. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, William "Rowan" Thomas, Sr. and their daughter, Barbara Jane Thomas and two grandsons, Jodey Alan Briggle and Wesley Clay Thomas. Survivors are her children, William "Rowan" Thomas, Jr. (Diane), JoAnn Briggle, her husband Jim, and Diane Nettles, her husband Bill all of Keystone Heights. Also left behind are seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Sunday, May 4, 2014 between 4-6 p.m. Graveside services are Monday, May 5, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Gadara Cemetery with Pastor Shawn House officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Gadara Baptist Church Building Fund, 6779 CR315, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656.352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide