Billye Maxine (Rutherford) Thomas
October 1, 1920 — February 16, 2017
Billye Maxine Thomas, 96, of Claude died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Claude United Methodist Church with Pastor Sean Smith officiating. Burial will be in Claude Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mrs. Thomas was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Tulia to William and Mary Rutherford. She graduated from Tulia High School. On Oct. 21, 1940, she married Al Thomas in Happy. They worked alongside each other at their business, Thomas Auto Supply, for several years.
Mrs. Thomas was a lifetime member of the Methodist church and active in the choir. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star for more than 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Al Thomas; her siblings; and a grandson, Macy Mark Thomas.
Survivors include three sons, Dr. Albert D. Thomas and wife Gail of Spanish Fort, Ala., Delbert Thomas and wife Freda of Haslett and Mark Thomas and wife Carol of Claude; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
The family suggests memorials be to Claude United Methodist Church, Box 136, Claude, TX 79019.
Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Schooler Funeral Home Armstrong Chapel, 123 Trice, in Claude.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in Schooler Funeral Home Armstrong Chapel in Claude.
Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.