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Anita Kay Hobbs Thomas of Harrisburg

Anita Kay Hobbs Thomas, age 76, was born on Aug. 10, 1942 in Hardin County, Illinois. She departed this life on April 1, 2019.

Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Thomas, an infant son, James Harley Milligan, and her parents, Alva and Myrtle Hobbs.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter, Teresa (Ray) Arreola; grandsons Justin Hunsley and Heath Hudson; brother James (Jewel) Hobbs; sisters Naoma (Roe) Simmons, Shirley Rice, Mary Dalton, Linda (Al) Okerson, Betty (Gathel) McDowell and Shari (Roy) Stevers; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Anita resided in Phoenix for 40 years before returning to Harrisburg several years ago. She had been in ill health for several years before her death.

She was a member of the Church of Christ in Harrisburg. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A private family memorial was held.