Eleanor Marie Goddard Thomas, age 89, of Statesville passed away September 30, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House.
She was born August 27, 1931 in Waterville, Maine the daughter of the late Howard and Julia Goddard. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Raymond Thomas whom she married in 1954; and sister, Evelyn Klutz.
Eleanor graduated from Waterville High School and then obtained a Bachelor of Nursing from Maine General Hospital School of Nursing in Portland. Her passion for nursing lead her to fifty year career where she worked as a registered nurse in numerous capacities. She was a member of Rose Chapel United Methodist Church and the Statesville Senior Center Mah Jongg Club.
She is survived by three sons, William Thomas and wife Diane, Charles Thomas and wife Tally, and Jeffrey Thomas and wife Karen; a daughter, Sheila Thomas-Cook and husband Eddy; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 2 PM Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Nicholson Funeral Home, 135 E. Front Street, Statesville, NC.
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