Rhonda Sharon Patterson Thomas, age 65, of Blairsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Blue Ridge. She was born on September 4, 1955, in Copperhill, to the late Avery Wayne Patterson and Lola Mae Jones Patterson. Rhonda was a member of New Union Baptist Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Ronnie Thomas; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Mamie Thomas, and Cody and Lauren Thomas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Carolyn Patterson, and David and Bobbie Patterson; grandchildren, Sydni Thomas, Shawn Sutton, and Grace Thomas; aunt, Jo Jones; mother-in-law, Mildred Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harrison Bradley officiating. Music will be provided by Hailee Mealer. Interment will follow in the New Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Mark Thomas, Cody Thomas, Brad Thomas, Justin Thomas, Kevin Sutton, Nick McClure, and Jamie McClure will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be John Adams and Tyler Adams. The family will visit with friends at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 12:00 PM until the service hour of 2:00 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Thursday, October 08, 2020 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Thursday, October 08, 2020 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions