Letha Jarriett Thomas' Obituary
Life Reflection
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” II Timothy 4-7
Mother Letha J. Thomas age 99, passed away on Thursday, November 9,2023, in Dallas, Texas. She was born December 16, 1923, to the parentage of Esco George Jarriett and Mary West Jarriett. She grew up in Richardson, Texas where she received her formal education. Later in life she met and married John Ervin Glaze and to this union four children were born.
Her last career was with the VA Hospital in Dallas where she retired after 25 years of faithful service.
She confessed Christ at an early age and subsequently became a member of the Full Gospel Holy Temple Church on Fordham Rd in 1972. She served happily and faithfully as an usher, first at Children's Church "Happy House" the later at the main sanctuary where she served greater than 40 years until her death.
She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Mary A. Morris.
She leaves to cherish her memory, Daughters: Reverend Myra Joiner and Donna McElwee, Son: Frederick B. Glaze, six generations of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grandchildren: 11
Great Grandchildren: 32
Great Great Grandchildren: 26
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