Jessie Goree Thomas

b. 16 June 1917, d. 9 January 2005
  • Jessie Goree Thomas was born on 16 June 1917 in Navasota, Grimes County, Texas.
  • William Rufus Thomas and Fannie Brevard Goree appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Kosse, Limestone County, Texas. Other members of the household included Jessie Goree Thomas, Frances L. Thomas.
  • William Rufus Thomas and Fannie Brevard Goree appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, at Banks Street. Other members of the household included Jessie Goree Thomas, Frances L. Thomas and William Rufus Thomas Jr.
  • She married Thomas Neal Shults in 1938.
  • Jessie Goree Thomas died on 9 January 2005 at age 87.
  • The following appeared on 12 January 2005 in the Victoria Advocate: Jessie Thomas Shults died January 9, 2005, at age 87 after a brief illness. /P/ Jessie Goree Thomas was born on June 16, 1917 in Navasota, Texas. She married Thomas N. Shults in 1938 and supported his career while raising three sons. After spending 12 years in New Jersey, she returned to Fort Worth in 1959 when her husband was promoted to the presidency of Mid-Continent Supply Company. His business success was a joint venture in which she played a key role. Upon retirement, they divided their time between Green Valley, Arizona and Baja California, returning to take up full time residence in Cuero, Texas in 1988; her husband died in 1997. She was a world-class seamstress, big game fisherwoman, hostess, and Blackjack devotee. /P/ Survivors include sons, Thomas and Robert; sister, Anna; brother, Bill; and six grandchildren. A third son, Sidney, preceded her in death as did a seventh grandchild. /P/ A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced by Freund Funeral Home, Cuero (361) 275-2343. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
  • Last Edited: 17 Jun 2011

Family: Thomas Neal Shults d. 1997