Jodie Mae Royer Rush Tomas , born in Quinton, Mississippi on November 17, 1929 went to her heavenly home August 2, 2005. She was 75 years young. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Adolph Tomas, and children, John and Virginia Rush of Buna, Jo Lee and Fred Hukill of Huntsville, Ouisa and Tommy Stivender of Baytown, Sandra and Keith Tuck of Dripping Springs , Kenneth and Liz Tomas of Beaumont, Jimmy Tomas of Buna, David and Cheryl Tomas of Buna, Michael and Jennifer Tomas of Silsbee, and 24 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren with another one expected to arrive in October. Also surviving her is a brother and wife Robert (Bobby) and Jenny Royer of Alexandria, and a sister, Betty Edwards of Opelousas.
She was an active member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church where she served the Lord faithfully. Jodie had the gifts of love and giving. She was also a member of the Emmaus community.
Preceding her in death are her parents, John and Lillian Royer; her husband of 38 years, R L Rush, and granddaughter Brittany Michelle Tuck.
Visitation will be at Farmers Funeral Home, Silsbee, Texas on Thursday August 4, 2005 at 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM. Services will be held Friday 10:00 AM at St. Marks Catholic Church in Silsbee with graveside services at Creel Memorial Gardens in Reeves, La. at 2:00 PM Friday.
"People move in and out of our lives almost every day, most going by without notice. Over time, a small few seem to leave a deep, loving and lasting impression. Not because they were better than the others were, but because they opened a door inside themselves and let a lot of loving out". D.Parker 6/85
Mom “opened a door inside herself and let a lot of loving out” to her many family members and friends. The loss of our loving wife, mother, sister and friend is overwhelming and often friends don't know what to do or what to say. We are in the process of establishing a memorial website so family and friends can share a special memory or picture. If you so desire, please post your favorite memories and photos for all to share at www.rememberingJodie.com This site will give us a lasting history of her life and the special way she touched others. Donations may also be made in her honor to the Christian Care Center in Silsbee, Texas 409-385-2237, a ministry where she volunteered many hours of service.
