Martha Ann Howington Thomas

Martha Ann Howington Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Gigi, family member, and friend, was born October 27, 1942, and passed away June 21, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Samuel Howington and Robbie McRae Redus Howington; her brothers, Robert (Bob) Howington and Bill Howington; and her daughter, Rhonda Brantley. She will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of 62 years, Charles Thomas; her daughter, Jennifer (Kelly) Drew; her son-in-law, Mike (Janice) Brantley; her grandchildren, Shelley (Ryan) Rasinen, Jaime (Bruce) Smith, Joseph (Kasey) Drew, and Stacey (Stefan) Wolf; and her nine great-grandchildren, her Doodlebugs as she affectionately called them. Martha was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and was a graduate of Century High School. She married her sweetheart, Charles, in 1961. Martha was a devoted wife to Charles and mother to Rhonda and Jennifer. A follower of Christ who was always active in her church and its ministries, she passed along a legacy of faith to Rhonda and Jennifer. She was an active member of the community and was involved in a variety of social clubs from garden club to bridge groups, from Red Hats Society to golfing groups. She was a skilled seamstress, especially of beautiful dresses for her daughters and granddaughters, and was gifted in gardening and cultivating beautiful flowers. Always curious, with a love for learning, Martha faced life with truth, grit, and determination, and through her family and friends leaves a legacy of faith and of faithful love. Family visitation will be held at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Daphne, Alabama, on Saturday, June 24th at 8:45 am followed by a public visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 am. A graveside service will follow at 11:00 am at Jubilee Memorial Gardens on Hwy 181 in Daphne, Alabama. Memorial donations in memory of Martha can be made to Christ Wesleyan Church in Daphne, Alabama ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 27409 US HWY 98 DAPHNE, AL (251)625-2900