Mary Rowley Thomas

MARY ROWLEY THOMAS, age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, died at Manor Care Nursing Home, Wilmington, Delaware on April 17, 2003. Born in Horntown, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late J. Grover and M. Holland Sedgwick Rowley, and the wife of the late Richard H. Thomas. Retiring in 1983, she worked as a draftsman for the Delmarva Power and Light Co. She loved to travel.

Mrs. Thomas is survived by a step-son, Theodore Thomas of Joppa, Maryland; three step-daughters, Diane Robertson of Aberdeen, Maryland; Cynthia Filasky of Middletown, Delaware; Linda Bellin of Earleville, Maryland; one sister, Esther R. Lebegern of Churchville, Maryland; two nieces, Janet Treusdell of Churchville, Maryland; Carla Harward of Bel Air, Maryland; great niece, Kerry Treusdell; and great-nephew, Matthew Treusdell. Also survived by seven step-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were: Ronald Treusdell, Stephen Harward, Theodore Thomas, Randolph Robertson, John Filasky, and James Bellin.

Because of her love of cats, please make contributions to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.