THE ST. AUGUSTINE RECORD
		      St. Augustine, Florida
		      October 3, 2011
		    Erma  Thomas, 98 1/2, passed away at Life Care Center in Hilliard, Fla., on Oct. 2,  2011.
		      
		      Erma  was born on March 22, 1913, in Moultrie, Fla. She was a longtime resident of  St. Augustine, formerly of 72 Sandford Street. She retired from Zoric Cleaners  after working there for 45 years. Erma was also a lifelong member of Victory  Tabernacle Church.
		      
		      She  is survived by her sister, Willie Mae Allen of Hilliard, Fla.; sisters-in-law,  Ella Mae Thomas of Perry, Ga. and Maidie Jean Thomas Fazio of St. Augustine,  and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in  death by her parents, Lewis and Eva Thomas; brothers, Louie Woodrow, Ira  Ellsworth; sisters, Vera Raulerson, Gladys Vanzant, Violet McQuaig, Helen  McQuaig, Lucille Fisher and her twin sister, Elmo Higdon.
		      
		      A  graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Pellicer  Creek Cemetery. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m. at the cemetery.
		      
		      Craig  Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.