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Rhonda Lori Thomas, 65, of Saxton, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Altoona Hospital.
Born on June 1, 1957, a daughter of the late David Lloyd and Ester Faye (Gracey) Rankin.
On August 11, 1973, she was united in marriage to Dean Thomas.
Surviving are her husband, Dean Thomas, a son, Jason Thomas, husband of Tonia, brothers, David Rankin and companion Tess, Jeff Rankin, husband of Lisa, Shane Rankin, husband of Mary, grandchildren, Luke and Laurin Thomas, step-grandsons, Christopher Brode, husband of Sandra, Matthew Brode, husband of Brooke, 7 step great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Susan (Rankin) Heath and Vonna Rankin.
She was of the Christian faith and worked side by side with her husband building the Safe Harbor Church of Healing.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc. P.O. Box 214, Broad Top City, PA. 16621 to assist the family with final expenses.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc. Broad Top City.
Online condolences can be made at www.caheathfh.com
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