DORIS DUDLEY THOMAS passed away peacefully
at the age of 100 on July 19, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late R.B. Thomas Jr. (RHS-1940)
and mother of Beverly Jane Sutton (John), Randal B.
Thomas III (Louise), Rebecca Sue Kellerman (Greg).
Doris was proud grandmother to John Sutton (Amy),
Susan Sutton Cox (Marcus), Neal Sutton ( Cindy),
Thomas Sutton (decd), Burton Thomas (Katja),
Kathryn Thomas (Haibo), Gregory Kellerman (Corey)
& Sarah Kellerman (Patrick). Also 13 great-grand-
children and 1 great-great grandchild. Doris was
sister of Beverly Dudley (RHS-1937/Faculty) and
aunt to Teresa Dudley, Jackie McCormick, Sara McBee,
and Patricia Hooper.
Doris had a deep love for her family who affectionately
knew her as "Grammy". Her greatest joy in life was
spending time with her loved ones. Doris & R.B enjoyed
73 years of loving marriage before R.B's passing in
2015. Together they led a faithful life. They were
dedicated to one another and to their church family
at Webster Hills United Methodist Church in Webster
Groves, MO.
She attended Ranger High School in the Class of 1940
at Ranger, TX. Doris' brother made friends with R.B.
at Texas A&M and introduced them. Doris & R.B. were
married in Aug. of 1942. They lived in Texas and
Missouri their whole lives. Doris' interests included
bridge, volunteering, and 50+ years of membership in
PEO.