Emma Easterling Thomas

Emma Easterling Thomas, 80 of Ashland went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Boyd County Nursing and Rehab in Ashland. Emma was born August 28, 1941, in Garrett, KY, a daughter of the late Orville and Gladys Chaffins Easterling. Emma had worked at Community Trust Bank in Ashland and she was a licensed beautician. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Coalton where she played the piano and sang. Emma was preceded in death by two brothers, James Leo Easterling and Billy Joe Easterling; two sisters, Anita Harris and Bonnie Edmond. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Hubert Thomas; one son, Scott (Dale) Thomas of Lexington, SC; one daughter, Ginger Minneman of Dayton, OH; two sisters, Regina Carpenter of Dayton and Yvonne McKinney of Grayson; one brother, John Easterling of Rush; five grandchildren, Sarah Fuller, Jonathan Fuller, Derek Thomas, Corey Thomas and Jordan Thomas; two great-grandchildren, Noah Fuller and Sophia Hall.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, at Malone Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Holbrook and Bro. Dwayne Young, ministers. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East. Friends may call Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Malone Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter, Kaden Tower, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Ste. 401, Louisville, KY 40205-3287. To send a condolence or to view live service, please visit www.malonefuneralhome.com.

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