Tinya LaDonna Thomas

Tinya LaDonna Thomas, age 53 and a life-long resident of Konawa, Oklahoma peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, June 12, 2014, after years of battling COPD. A memorial graveside service at Konawa Cemetery is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014 under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa.  Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bob Thomas, Randy Thomas, Roy Prewitt, Bryan Thomas, Todd Thomas and her grandchildren. A register book is available for signing at the funeral home.  After the ceremony, a reception will follow at the Konawa Community Center (the old Skating Rink). Tinya was born on August 10, 1960 in Ada, Oklahoma to Jack Thomas and Juanita (Sexton) Thomas.  Tinya lived all of her life in Konawa, and she married Michael Murray on January 3, 2003 in Ada, Oklahoma.  Tinya worked for years as a Home Health Aide at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Clinic in Konawa. She was quick witted and mischievous.  Her children and grandchildren were her passion and delight.  After giving her life to her Lord on April 22, 2013, she bombarded family and friends with question after question about how to walk with Christ. She is survived by her husband, Michael Murray of the home; one son, Ross Crowl, Jr. of Konawa; three daughters, Jennifer Allison and husband, Bobby of Sulphur, Oklahoma, Kevyn Hollan of Konawa, and Shay Thomas of Rose, Oklahoma; two brothers, Bob Thomas of Konawa, and Randy Thomas and wife, Pat of Darby, Montana; one sister, Connie Prewitt and husband, Roy of Konawa; eleven grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Juanita Thomas; one sister, Tommie Hord; and one brother, Dennis Thomas. Funeral Information: June 18, 2014, 10:00 AM Memorial Graveside Service at Konawa Cemetery under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa located at 217 N. Broadway, Konawa, OK 74849