Debra K Thomas

Memorial Services for Debra Thomas, 56, will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 7, 2017 in the Mennonite Brethren Church in Corn, OK, officiated by Pastor Earl Edwards and Mark Stanke, under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Debra Kay (Olson) Thomas was born December 1, 1961 to Ira Eric and Mary Lou Olson in Callaway, Nebraska. She departed this life and entered the gates of Heaven on December 1, 2017 to celebrate her 56th birthday. Debbie spent the early years of her life growing up on a farm near Arnold, Nebraska. It was during those times she developed her love of gardening, horses, country roads and finding a quiet place to read her books whether it be at the top of a hay stack or sitting in a tree. Her family moved to Corn, Oklahoma the summer of 1977. She attended High School at Corn Bible Academy and graduated in 1980. After Graduation she attended Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, OK and graduated from there. After graduation she got involved at Faith Christian Fellowship church in Clinton, OK leading Children's Church. She was blessed to go on a couple mission trips to help spread the gospel in England and Jamaica that were very important memories to her. At the age of 23 she met and married Gene Thomas who was her best friend and Love of her life. They spent 32 years "walking side by side contending with a single mind for the gospel sake." They had the joy of being children's church pastors, youth pastors, music ministers and associate pastors. Debbie spent many years being a stay at home mom with their 3 children. That was some of the best years of her life. When they got a little older she went back to school and graduated with her psychology degree from Southwestern Ok State University. She got a job working as a case manager in Bethany, Oklahoma where she was very passionate about her work. She helped many people in need and made lifetime friendships but her 3 children were the light of her life. She treasured all the years of watching them play sports, competing in speech contests and playing in the band. She was so proud of them and everything they accomplished. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Ira Eric and Mary Lou Olson, her Husband Eugene Thomas, and Son Caleb Thomas. She is survived by a loving family which includes Son Joshua Thomas, Daughter Rebecca Thomas, Sister Pam Friesen and Brother-in-law David, Brother Randy Olson, Nieces Bridgette Heinrichs and Jennifer Friesen, Nephew Dalton Olson. Debbie loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a great example of sharing God's love and compassion to everyone who crossed her path. Her last days were spent making sure the family would remain strong, always love one another, and follow the calling of God in their lives.