Carla J. Thomas

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Carla Jane Thomas, 62, of Lincoln passed away March 26, 2024. Born July 17, 1961, in Madison, WI to Claire and Jeannette (Kepke) Thomas.

Carla received her bachelor’s degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA in 1981. She worked as an Annuity Specialist with Assurity Insurance Company for 35 years. When she first started she was a member of the company bowling team and loved it!

Carla was an avid reader of mysteries and loved to bowl. She loved her two kittens, Ms. Milly and Mr. Traveler; they slept with Carla every night!

Family members include her sister Mariclare Thomas; brothers James A. Thomas, Sr. and William F. Thomas; and nephew James A. Thomas, Jr. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Kristine Thomas, aunts and uncles.

Funeral service: 10:00 am Friday, April 19, 2024, Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive.

Visitation with family present from 5-7 pm Thursday, April 18, 2024, Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel.

Memorials to the family for future designation.

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April 19, 2024

RIP Carla, you were a joy to work with, Assurity will not be the same. Your smile, and laugh was contagious. I sure will miss you!

– Sue Rosenlof

April 13, 2024

We were blessed to know Carla as a neighbor and friend. Her smile and laughter will never be forgotten. We sat out many Friday afternoons after work, had many garage sales and had celebrations on the 4th of July. Carla and Mariclare watched over our kids and our cat (no surprise). Some people just stay in your heart and Carla is one of them. We pray for comfort and peace for her family, especially Mariclare as you were so much two peas in a pod.

– Jeanne and Steve Weisser

April 9, 2024

I had the extreme privilege to work with Carla for many years. She was always so kind and helpful. Would always have the best stories and make us laugh no matter how our day was going! Rest in peace Carla! I will miss you so much!

– Kim Fritchie

April 8, 2024

Carla was my best friend for 35 years! I am her sister and we lived together for 35 years. She got up every morning at 4:30 a.m. Off to work by 6:00a.m. She went to bed at 7:00 p.m. Obviously we met mostly on the weekends. She was so funny, she was my best friend ( doesn’t mean we did not argue a bit and there!!!!!) She was kind, helpful to her family and friends. She loved her kittens (Ms Milly and Mr Traveler, they still sleep on her bed wondering where she is) I will miss her very much!

– Mariclar Thomas

April 5, 2024

I had the privilege of working with Carla and got to know her and enjoy her infectious laugh and joyful attitude. She always had a smile on her face and was always willing to help. Rest in Peace my friend, you will be missed.

– Kathy Kirchmann

April 2, 2024

I worked with Carla for many years at Assurity. I am so sad to hear of her passing. She will be missed by many people.

– Shannon Conley

April 1, 2024

I have worked with Carla for the past 18 years and I will always remember the banter between her and I. She was a very important part of the working lives of many to be sure and I’m sure the same is true with her private life. RIP, Carla…I will miss you.