Vera Elizabeth (Chapman) Thomas

Vera Elizabeth Thomas, 82, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, in Bloomfield. She was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Higley, Ariz.
Vera was the youngest of 11 siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents and 10 siblings.
Vera is survived by her husband of 41 years, W. Lee Thomas; sons, Roger "Bill" (Jackie) Thomas of Bloomfield and David (Lucy) Schneider of Aztec; daughters, Kathy Schneider of Bloomfield and Margaret Warren of Sparta, Mo.; step-daughter, Leona (Steve) Bernard of Flora Vista; sister, June Schneider of Farmington; and numerous nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at the Aztec Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Roger "Bill" Schneider, Billy Schneider, David Schneider, Mike Schneider, Mike Farni and Jake Farni.
Vera's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.