Veronica Laine Thomas, 60 of Magnolia, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born Friday, May 1, 1964 in Magnolia, Mississippi.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Magnolia. Rev. Greg Whitehead and Rev. Richard Scoggins will officiate the services.

The Thomas family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:00 pm up until the hour of service at 3:00 pm at Sharkey Funeral Home.

A lifelong resident of Magnolia, Veronica leaves behind a legacy of unwavering compassion and warmth. For 38 years, Veronica dedicated her life to nursing at Beacham's Hospital and Magnolia Clinic in Pike County, where her kindness and skill touched countless lives. Veronica never met a stranger and was always ready to lend a helping hand, offer a comforting laugh, or share a warm meal. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, who will forever cherish her loving memory.

She was preceded in death by Mother, Betty Lou Blackledge; and her Grandchild, Braylan Duplessis.

Her memory will be forever cherished by her Husband of twenty-eight years, Bobby Thomas, of Magnolia; two Sons, Corey Gerber (Whitney), of Brandon, Drew Gerber, of Magnolia; one Daughter, Angel Duplessis (Calvin), of McComb; five Grandchildren, Pierson Gerber, of Sumrall, Trae Duplessis, of McComb, Lynleigh Gerber, of Sumrall, Lola Gerber, of Summit, Helen Gerber, of Brandon; one Brother, Vincent Blackledge (Gilbert), of Jacksonville, Florida; one Sister, Angie Blackledge, of McComb; her Father-in-law, David Haynie and Mother-in-law, Delaine Haynie, both of Pontotoc.

Mrs. Thomas will be carried to her final rest by those honored to serve as Pallbearers; they will be Roman Holmes, Brian Mullins, Brent Mullins, Chris Owens, Jimmy Ray Phelps, and Mitch Nordstrom. Honorary pallbearers will be Luke Lampton and Wendell Hinton.

Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com