Alma "Lou

Lou" Thomas

Alma Louise Thomas, affectionately known as "Lou Lou," "Hammer," or "Alma Lou," was born on August 29, 1953, to Felton and Ruby Lewis.

Alma Lou was truly one of a kind — the life of the party and a woman who never met a stranger. She was the matriarch of her family and worked tirelessly to keep everyone together. She always had a story to tell and never hesitated to tell the truth, whether you were ready for it or not. If you didn't want the truth, you knew better than to ask Lou!

She helped to raise many children beyond her own.  She was a loving nanny and a dedicated housekeeper until her health declined. "Lou Lou" was an amazing cook, known for her delicious potato salad. And one thing everyone knew for sure — "Lou Lou" absolutely loved her BINGO.

She delighted in calling people just to check on them and was always the one to deliver the news. Although she never had much, she always shared what she had.

Alma Lou departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter: Sheretta Thomas; her sister: Brenda Jackson; and her brother: Felton Lewis Jr.

Left to treasure her precious memories are her daughters: Donna (George) Foxworth of Port St. Joe, Florida and Tarnema (Demetri) Williams of Panama City, Florida; sons: Greg Gregory, Jr. of Tampa, Florida and Rodrick Chambers of Blountstown, Florida; a brother: Jammie (Linda) Holley of The Bronx, New York;  two devoted grandchildren: Devion Davis and Sheretta Thomas of Port St. Joe, Florida; grandsons: Justin Beard of Valdosta, Georgia; Carlos Likely, Jr. of Port St. Joe, Florida, Marquez Quinn of Land O' Lakes, Florida, Trevor Lang of Lynn Haven, Florida, Rodrick Ponder of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, , Greg Gregory, III of Tampa, Florida; granddaughters: Kennedy and Kyndall  Chambers of Tampa, Florida; nineteen great-grandchildren; aunts: Lola Bryant of Andalusia, Alabama. Louise White of Buffalo, New York; nieces Paula Coachman of Homerville, Georgia, Kimberly (Marlon) Plummer of Panama City Beach, Florida, Latoya Jefferson of Tallahassee, Florida, Latrina McNeal and Marquita Thompkins of Port St. Joe, Florida; nephew, Jarrod Lenox of Port St. Joe, Florida; Godchildren: Gwen Dawson, Thomas Sims, Jr, Carla Bell, David Russ, Kendrick Addison; longtime friend and ex-husband, Johnny Thomas; dear friend, Greg Gregory, Sr. a very special friend: Raymond Hopps. And a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, and loved ones.