Betty Jean Thomas (nee Davis) was born on April 8, 1939 in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Burn Porter and the late Ollie Jane Wright. Betty later moved at an early age with her mother to Cleveland, Ohio where she received her education in the Cleveland Public School System.
Betty met and married the late Joe Thomas on January 29, 1955. Born to this union were 3 sons: the late Joe Thomas Jr, Michael Thomas and the late Ronnie Thomas
Betty accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955 at Open Door Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio under the late Rev A.P. Hines, Pastor. She later became a long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Betty was also a very productive worker at Reliance Electric for 8 years.
On April 16, 2023 at the age of 84, Betty answered God’s call to join Him in eternity. She leaves behind loving memories that will forever be cherished by her devoted son, Michael (Cheryl) Thomas and a host of other treasured family and friends.