It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Clarice Elizabeth Anderson Thomas on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Atrium Health – Union at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur Anderson and Ruth Mills Anderson. She was also preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Thomas, and a brother, Jerry Anderson.

Born April 1, 1939, in Columbia, SC, Clarice lived a devoted life to others. Family and friends will always remember her selfless acts of kindness and the love shown to them. She was a great seamstress from wedding dresses for family members to Santa suits for the children. The list of favorite foods, from her kitchen are endless. Clarice was employed by Alltel for 35 years.

Our family will forever cherish the love and countless memories she leaves behind. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we find comfort in knowing her legacy lives on through the lives she touched and her strong faith in Jesus Christ.

The family will receive friends from 2 – 2:45 in the church sanctuary. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Clarice will be 3 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Mt. Moriah Baptist church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Those left to cherish her memory include daughter, Sandra Hansen (Craig), son, Steve Cassidy (Kathy), grandchildren, Chase Estep, Harrison Estep, Bronson Cassidy (Elizabeth) and Jacob Cassidy (Amber); great grandchildren, Parker and Ava Cassidy; sister, Sara Decker (Bob).

The family suggests memorials made to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 6510 Mount Moriah Road, Marshville, NC 28103.

Morgan & Son Funeral Home is caring for the family of Mrs. Thomas.