THOMAS Hilda Jeanne (nee Whalen) of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Blanchester, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Thomas, loving mother of Carole Jeanne (Rod) Sexton, Bonita (Joe) Vilvens, Michael (Jewel) Thomas and Nancy Burt, caring grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, dear sister of Robert Whalen, David Whalen, Rosemary Richmond and the late Dorothy Garrett and Ronald Whalen, devoted son of the late Robert Thomas and Goldie Hilda (nee Faris) Whalen. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Family request that memorial donations may be made in memory of Hilda J. Thomas to the American Cancer Society, 5378 Cox-Smith Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040.