Claire Hulon Thomas

Claire Ellen Hulon Thomas, 76, of Ramseur, formerly of Vinton, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA, with Charles Reeder officiating.

Born on May 17, 1949, in Dillon County SC, Claire was the daughter of the late Bennie and Annie Turner Hulon. She graduated and retired from Virginia Western Community College. She enjoyed swimming, traveling and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Claire was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas; brothers, Earl Hulon, Leon Hulon, Buddy Hulon; sisters, Barbara Hayes, Millie Hodges, Diane Hamilton; and grandson, Benjamin.

Surviving are her daughter, Sharon Neighbors (Chuck); sons, Ricky Martin, Ryan Thomas; sisters, Nancy Goodwin, Wanda Dimery (Johnny), Martha Summerford, Angela Batton (Bobby), sisters-in-law, Mary Hulon, Brenda Thomas, Lucy Smiley; brother-in-law, William Thomas (Carolyn); grandchildren, Ricky Martin, Jr. (Dana), Dylan Neighbors, Danielle Bullins (Brad), Adriana Lawhorn, Morgan Lawhorn, and Amari; great grandchildren, Isaac, Laura, Waylon, Brantley, Haisley and Carter.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.