OTHELIA "TILLIE" MARY THOMAS (nee GROSS), beloved wife of the late Matthew "Matt" Nicholas Thomas, passed away peacefully at the Good Samaritan's Park Meadows Village on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 94 years.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Roz (Bryan) Kranzler of Lethbridge and Debbie (Ken) Sommerfelt of Winnipeg, daughters-in-law Bernice Thomas of Calgary and Gwen Thomas of Taber, grandchildren: Bryce (Casey) Thomas, Brent Thomas, Krystal (Tim) Kranzler-Bochan, Kevin Kranzler, Michael Sommerfelt, Jennifer (Chris) Norton, Jacquelyn Sommerfelt and Sean (Erin) Sommerfelt, great-grandchildren: Logan, Faith and Dylan Thomas, Nicholas, Theoren, Maddison and Olivia Bochan, Eric, Hailey and Toren Norton, Logan, Wesley and soon to be, "baby" Sommerfelt as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband, Tillie was predeceased by her sons, Larry Thomas of Calgary and Richard Thomas of Taber, parents Andrew and Jenny Gross, sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and George Schmidt and Lorraine and Albert Gross as well as niece, Sherry Gross.

Tillie was born on July 24, 1926 in Grassy Lake, AB. In 1942 she married the love of her life, Matt Thomas and together they lived and raised their family in the Grassy Lake and Taber area.

Tillie worked in retail as the manager of Fields in Taber and enjoyed many friendships with colleagues and clients over the years until her retirement.

She was active in her community and faith with dedicated involvement in the CWL for over 75 years, the Women of the Moose, as well as a member of the Taber Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Tillie had a eye for fashion and was always coordinated from head to toe with matching outfits, jewelry and high heels. Her absolute favourite colour was red.

Tillie loved to dance and have fun socializing. She was an enthusiastic team player in 5-pin bowling, softball and horseshoes.

Throughout all her pursuits, none could compare to the immense joy she found in loving and supporting their grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spending time with their beloved dog, Tyson.

Tillie was a fun and energetic participant in her life, positive to her core and enjoyed a wonderful sense of humour. She will be deeply missed.

A special thank you to the staff at Park Meadows Good Samaritans for all their love and care for Tillie.

A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. with Deacon Cliff Bogdan officiating.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating. Both the Prayer Service and Funeral Mass will be live-streamed and may be accessed via Tillie's obituary on the Cornerstone website.

Tillie will be laid to rest in Taber Memorial Gardens.