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Sue Ann Lamaster-Thomas, 72, formerly of Attica, IN had been residing in Shelbina, MO, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Shelbina on Monday, August 12, 2013.

Sue was born in Oxford, IN on November 28, 1940. She was the daughter of Edgar and Mary Lamaster and raised in Attica, graduating in 1958 and married James Thomas in 1958.

She and her husband lived around the country through military service, then in ministry through their 54 1/2 years together. They lived in Lincoln, IL from 1982 to 1987 and in Emden IL from 1997 to 2001. They settled in Shelbina, MO where she was the adoptive grandma for many children at Shiloh Children's Homes.

She was a member of Shelbina Christian Church. She loved knitting and spending time with the Shiloh children. Her own grandchildren were precious to her and she cherished the time she spent with them.

She is survived by her husband Jim, three sons: James Edgar (and Sharon) Thomas of Oak Ridge, TN; Jeffrey Dean Thomas, of Lincoln, IL; Ross Allen (and Shelley) Thomas of Hartsburg, IL; six grandchildren: Kati Thomas-Arredondo; Zach, Jacob, and Sarah Thomas; and Jonathan and Madelyn Thomas, two great grand children, and two nephews whose children she loved like grandchildren as well.

She was laid to rest in Attica, IN Aug. 16, 2013. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Christian Children's Ranch Box 606 Shelbina, MO 63468.