FRANKLIN - Mary (Duck) Virginia Pendergrass Thomas, 78, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.
Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Troy and Lassie Hall Pendergrass. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Floyd “Buddy” Thomas; and three siblings, Shirley Rowland, Dean Barber, and Bob Pendergrass. Mrs. Thomas was of the Baptist faith. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, working with her flowers, and tending to her cats and chickens.
She is survived by her companion, Lonnie Woodard of Bryson City; one son, Ronnie Roper (Loretta) of Franklin; sister, Rita McCoy of Franklin; four grandchildren, Kyrstal Roper, Kasey Mossebarger (Paul), Troy Roper, and Kaitlynn Roper; three great-grandchildren, Turner, Parker, and Nash; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be Friday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Jared Benedict and Rev. Johnny Raby will officiate. Burial will be in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The family will receive friends, from 1-2 p.m., one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Macon Funeral Home, 261 Iotla St., Franklin, NC 28734.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.