Gertrude Elizabeth Thomas, age 97, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jennette (Poynter) Wells and Benjamin Wells; sister, Versal Cunningham; and baby brother, John Willis Wells, of East Cotter, AR.

Survivors include her husband of 73 years, William "Bill" F. Thomas, of the home; daughter, Donna Copeland and her husband, David, of Harrison; and many loved nieces and nephews.

Gertrude was born on October 9, 1923 in East Cotter, AR.  After completing high school, she moved to Kansas City, MO where she worked for 14 ½ years in the offices of a wholesale firm.  She met William in Kansas City and they married in 1947.  They moved to Harrison around 1960.  Gertrude enjoyed being a devoted homemaker, she loved family, and enjoyed celebrating birthdays and holidays.  She was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM followed by a graveside service at 2:00 PM at Gassville Cemetery in Gassville, AR.  Rev. Robert Shaddox will officiate.   Honorary pallbearers include family and friends.   Per Covid-19 guidelines masks and social distancing are required at visitation and the graveside service, for everyone's safety.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Gertrude.