October 24, 1949 ~ May 23, 2026 (age 76)
Barbara Jean Thomas, age 76, of Valley, passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1949, in San Diego.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life centered around her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Johnny Thomas; her children, Michael Fraser, Tony Fraser, Spring Striblin, and Tanya Harmon; and her step-sons, Doug Thomas (Cookie) and Stephen Thomas (Tabitha). She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Gabrielle (Sean) Zahn-Ormsby, Kristen (Josh) Smith, Stephanie Fraser, Gerald Harmon Jr., Tanner Pike, Savannah (Kyle) Riley, Colby (Jodie) Fraser, Trevor Pike, Cassie (Colton) Smith, Josh Thomas, Jake Thomas, Eden Harmon, Allyson Thomas, Colin Thomas, and Raelyn Thomas. Barbara was also blessed with many beloved great-grandchildren: Zane Smith, Johnathan Smith, Brody Riley, Brady Riley, Elodie Riley, Olivia Pike, Maycee Pike, Avannah Pike, Ryker Fraser, and Reese Fraser.
She is also survived by her sister, Linda Foster; her niece, Mandy Foster; and many extended family members and friends who loved her dearly.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Alma Bailey; her brother, Jerry Bailey; her grandson, Sidney Harmon; and her nephew, Chris Foster. Barbara loved her children deeply and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all her heart.
A funeral service will be held on, Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. (EST) in the chapel of Johnson Brown – Service Funeral Home in Valley, Alabama. Pastor Derrick Hubbard will officiate.
Visitation will be held, Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. (EST).
Interment will follow immediately after the service in Harmony Memorial Park, in Lanett, Alabama.
She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the unconditional love she shared with everyone around her. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Please visit Barbara’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for her family, to share a memory of Barbara, or to light a Remembrance Candle in her memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
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