Obituary for Ethel Lee Thomas (Schuster)
Ethel Thomas (Schuster) of Luling, Texas, joined our Heavenly Father on January 10, 2024. Ethel was born in Helena, Texas in 1937, to Viola and Fred Schuster. Ethel had 4 sisters (Alice McMahon, Etta Mae Burton, Frances Gonzales, and Doris Long) and 5 brothers ( Fred, Milas, Robert, Charles, and William Schuster). Being raised by a large family provided her with countless fond memories she enjoyed sharing with her children and grandchildren.
Ethel and William were married on April 16, 1954. They shared 36 years together as they raised their family in Luling, Texas. Ethel devoted 25+ years to working at Citizens State Bank in Luling. She fondly enjoyed her time working at Citizens, and was where she made many lasting friendships. She also attended the Church of the Annunciation, and held her relationship with God in the highest regard. She was a God fearing woman that guided us with grace and dignity, setting the perfect example that faith and family comes first. She had a loving spirit, and a kind, gracious heart.
To her family: our birthdays will never be the same because she made sure to never miss a single one. She loved everyone dearly. We couldn't have asked for a better parent, grandparent, sibling, or family member. She left behind a beautiful legacy of strength and grace.
Ethel was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Earl Thomas, and her loving son, Arnold Keith Thomas. She is survived by her sister, Frances Gonzales of Oklahoma, as well as, her beautiful children: Speedy Thomas (Sylvia), Kathy Smith, Johnny Thomas (Loretta), Randy Thomas (Connie), and Brenda Brown (Kenneth). Ethel has 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, and numerous extended family members.
Pallbearers are Ryan Thomas, Randy Thomas, Kenneth D “BUBA” Brown, Jeff Watts, Brayden Bloch & Cody Freeman. Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy McMahon, Allen McMahon, Dale Rodgers, Ronnie Rodgers, Larry Gonzales, Tony Gonzales, Bobby Long, Ronnie Bock, Danny Long, Roy Schuster, Calvin Thomas, Gregg Thomas, & Russell Thomas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13th, from 5-7pm at O'Bannon Funeral Home, 210 S. Laurel Ave., Luling, TX 78648. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 14th at 2pm, Church of the Annunciation, 301 S. Walnut St. in Luling, Texas 78648.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Church of the Annunciation.
Ethel and William were married on April 16, 1954. They shared 36 years together as they raised their family in Luling, Texas. Ethel devoted 25+ years to working at Citizens State Bank in Luling. She fondly enjoyed her time working at Citizens, and was where she made many lasting friendships. She also attended the Church of the Annunciation, and held her relationship with God in the highest regard. She was a God fearing woman that guided us with grace and dignity, setting the perfect example that faith and family comes first. She had a loving spirit, and a kind, gracious heart.
To her family: our birthdays will never be the same because she made sure to never miss a single one. She loved everyone dearly. We couldn't have asked for a better parent, grandparent, sibling, or family member. She left behind a beautiful legacy of strength and grace.
Ethel was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Earl Thomas, and her loving son, Arnold Keith Thomas. She is survived by her sister, Frances Gonzales of Oklahoma, as well as, her beautiful children: Speedy Thomas (Sylvia), Kathy Smith, Johnny Thomas (Loretta), Randy Thomas (Connie), and Brenda Brown (Kenneth). Ethel has 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, and numerous extended family members.
Pallbearers are Ryan Thomas, Randy Thomas, Kenneth D “BUBA” Brown, Jeff Watts, Brayden Bloch & Cody Freeman. Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy McMahon, Allen McMahon, Dale Rodgers, Ronnie Rodgers, Larry Gonzales, Tony Gonzales, Bobby Long, Ronnie Bock, Danny Long, Roy Schuster, Calvin Thomas, Gregg Thomas, & Russell Thomas.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 13th, from 5-7pm at O'Bannon Funeral Home, 210 S. Laurel Ave., Luling, TX 78648. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 14th at 2pm, Church of the Annunciation, 301 S. Walnut St. in Luling, Texas 78648.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Church of the Annunciation.