Florence Koury Thomas, retired teacher
Florence Koury Thomas of Lewes, formerly of Connellsville, Pa., died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late Faris and Anna Koury of Uniontown, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dr. William A Thomas Sr.; sister Amelia Koury; and brother Simon Koury. Florence received a bachelor's degree of education and master's degree from California University of Pennsylvania. She taught at Dunbar Township Elementary School as a reading specialist for 15 years.
Florence was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and Pleasant Valley Country Club. She was a member of Saint George Maronite Church and the Ladies Guild. She was a member of the Columbiettes of Lewes, Lewes Yacht Club, and Saint Jude the Apostle Church. She enjoyed playing golf, playing Bridge and was an avid reader.
Florence was a devoted mother to her four children, 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Florence is survived by her loving children, Karen Galderisi and husband Carmen of Camus, Wash., Dr. Garry Thomas and wife Victoria of Jupiter, Fla., Dr. Denise T. Wilcox and husband Dr. David Wilcox of Doylestown, Pa., Dr. William A. Thomas Jr. and wife Dr. Michele Thomas of Lewes, as well as grandchildren Dr. Chad Galderisi and wife Dr. Faith Galderisi, Kathryn Tarr and husband Daniel Tarr, Kimberly Thomas, Brittney Galderisi, Zachary T. Wilcox, Koury Thomas, William A. Thomas III, Matthew Thomas, Grant Thomas and Jacqueline Thomas; also great-grandchildren Gabriella Rose Galderisi, Gavin Galderisi, Benjamin Tarr,and Henry James Tarr. She is also survived by sisters Cecelia Stegura (husband Theodore Stegura) of Wilmington, and Shirley Kefover of Uniontown, Pa.
Vistation will take place at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The Parish Rosary will be recited in the afternoon. The Service of Ghinnaz will be held in the evening.
The Divine Liturgy will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at Saint George Maronite Catholic Church, 6 Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, with the Rev. Father Claude Franklin as celebrant. Entombment will follow at Sylvan Heights Cemetery
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.
