Sara Jo Thomas
Mrs. Sara Jo Thomas, 89, of Hazlehurst, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Community Hospice in Vidalia.
Mrs. Thomas was born October 27, 1936, in Jeff Davis County.
She was known for her warm, outgoing spirit and the kind of friendliness that made everyone feel welcome—truly, to know her was to love her. She greeted the world with a bright, unmistakable smile and carried a deep love for her family in everything she did. A devoted member of First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst, she cherished her church family and the fellowship they shared. She possessed a strong work ethic and took great pride in her role as a bailiff at the Jeff Davis County Courthouse, rarely ever wanting to miss a day. Her dedication, kindness, and genuine love for people will be remembered by all who had the blessing of knowing her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Estelle Harris and Matthew Peacock, also her sister, Liz Holmes.
She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Algena and Randy Smith of Hazlehurst and Nannette and Josh Williams of Hazlehurst; sister, Mary Frances and Jimmy Nester of Hazlehurst; four grandchildren, Nicole (Aron) Lewis of Perry, Ashlee (Brett) Bassford of Valdosta, Jay (Karleigh) Williams of Greenville SC, and Garrett Williams of Savannah; six great-grandchildren, Olivia Lewis, Emma Lewis, Lawson Lewis, Allison Bassford, Austin Bassford and Annie Bassford; niece, Angie Nester Watkins of Uvalda.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst, with Rev. Phillip Worthington and Rev. Jeffery Spell officiating.
Interment followed in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery.
Lonnie Roberts, Stanley Land, Steve Underwood, Reggie Miles, Phil Phillips, Michael Lay and Steve Land served as active pallbearers.
Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. Winona Jowers, Rev. Jeffery Spell and Mr. Hal Cox.
Contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst Building Fund or Community Hospice of Vidalia, 904 Mt. Vernon Road, Vidalia Ga., in memory of Sara Jo.
Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and the Thomas family were in charge of arrangements.
