VESTRAINE THOMAS

VESTRAINE THOMAS was born on February 21, 1923 in the State of Geor- gia to the late Sarah and Andrew Thurman. She was the second born of seven children. During the early years of her life, Vestraine moved from Georgia to Anniston, Alabama with her family. Vestraine received her education in Alabama. She worked at The Fort McClellan Army Depot, and she was very active in the USO. She later moved from Anniston to Baltimore, where she met and married the love of her life, the late Frank Thomas. They made their home in Baltimore city, where they would live until their deaths. Vestraine and her husband began lis- tening to the Word of GOD through the radio broadcast ministry presented by “Preacher Brown.” They would sit for hours listening to the broadcast and soon became faithful supporters. Vestraine accepted Christ as her personal savior and became a faithful member of Manna Bible Baptist Church under the guidance of “Preacher Brown.” As a member of Manna Bible Baptist Church, Vestraine was a passionate member of various ministries. She served as President of the Missionary Ministry for many years, and she was later inspired to begin the Nursing Home Singers while serv- ing in the Nursing Home Ministry. Vestraine loved to sing and joined all of the choirs at Manna, where she enjoyed singing to the Glory of GOD in her melodi- ous voice. During the later years, Vestraine enjoyed being a part of the Food Pantry Ministry, where she looked forward to distributing food and clothing to the needy and evangelizing to them about the Goodness of The LORD. This was her life and she loved every moment of it. Vestraine loved people and did not mind speaking with anyone who would take time to listen to her talk about the LORD. She always had an encouraging word and expressed that love in her soft, kind voice. Her beautiful smile, warm embrace and sunny disposition always set the tone regardless of where she was or who she was with. Vestraine understood what it was to be a believer and to be engaged in the Christian ministry. She had strong feelings and convictions concerning her faith in GOD. On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, the Lord called Vestraine home to receive her eternal reward. Vestraine has left an everlasting impression on us all, and we are blessed the more for having known and loved her. She will be greatly missed and loved because of the life and legacy she has left us. She leaves to cherish her memory: two sisters, Ruby Turman of Pittsburg, PA and Doris Ceo (Albert) of Glen Burnie, MD; one nephew, Felix Tyrone Threat III (Veronica) of Manchester, MD; several great nieces and nephews; one god daughter, Sabine Alim (Candy); close friend and caregiver, Cassandra Goings, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her other siblings: Andrew Thurman, Jr., Rosalee White, Julia Brown, and Pastor Andrew Lee Thurman.

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VESTRAINE THOMAS

February 21, 1923 - October 8, 2013