Ms. Carolyn "Ms. C" Thomas

On Feb 1, 1951, a beautiful baby girl was welcomed home by parents Henry “Fed” Thomas Sr. and Asalena Poullard Thomas in Opelousas. She was named Carolyn. She was christened on May 19, 1951, and baptized on Easter Sunday March 29, 1959 At Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church by the late Rev. A. W. Rosette along with her brother Herbert. While there were about 20 children being baptized that day Carolyn was the first to be dipped in God’s holy water. Since that first dip Carolyn has always had a strong faith and was very active in her church. While at Greater Mt. Calvary she served as church secretary from 1974 to 2001. She resigned as secretary to go and care for her ill sister in Texas. Upon her return she worked in various capacities in the church including Sunday school director, Mission Vice President, coordinator of the church anniversary as well as coordinator of various other church fundraisers. Carolyn received her formal education in St. Landry Parish school system and was a member of the graduating class of JS Clark in 1969. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana on December 17, 1975, she also received a Master of Education on December 17, 1979. She served as an Educator in Evangeline Parish first at Ville Platte Lower Elementary then at Vidrine High School before moving to Southwest Elementary in St Landry Parish. She retired with 33 1/2 years of educating and molding young lives. Carolyn had a deep passion for education and touched countless lives. “Ms. C “as she was affectionately called by her students believed that hard work and perseverance was sure to pay off and her students flourished under her educational leadership. Carolyn was an angel on earth, but God summoned her home to be with him on February 23, 2023. Her memories will be treasured by one daughter, Nichelle Milburn and two granddaughters Malori Frank and Kyli Bolden all of Lafayette La. one brother, Herbert Lee Thomas, Sr. (Myra) of Houston, TX; nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends. Ms. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents, Henry “Fed” Thomas, Sr. and Asalena Poullard Thomas; three sisters, Lillie Belle Thibodeaux, Mae Doris Brooks and Lena Flanagan and two brothers, Lincoln Thomas and Henry Lee Thomas Jr. Visiting hours will be observed from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA, for Ms. Carolyn Thomas, 72, who entered eternal rest, Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in Lafayette, LA. Interment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park. Rev. William Elmore, Pastor of Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will officiate the Celebration of Life. Share words of comfort with the family of Carolyn Thomas on her Permanent Life Tribute Page at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net. Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Carolyn. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story, meaningful photo, or video, or record a video message using your webcam. On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Carolyn Thomas., known to many as "Ms. C" for future generations to come. Final arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South Street, 337-942-2037.

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Ms. Carolyn "Ms. C" Thomas

February 1, 1951 - February 23, 2023