Shirley Marie Thomas, age 71, of Copperhill, TN passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Mrs. Thomas was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed caring for her family, playing computer games, her dogs and enjoyed gospel music. She had worked at Beaulieu of America carpet company. She was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Nicholson and mother, Ruth Carter.She is survived by her husband, Elmer Thomas of the home; children, Tommy Nicholson and Sharon Jones, both of Copperhill, TN, Rebecca Taylor of Farner, TN and Charlie Nicholson of Indiana; siblings, James Davis of Turtletown, TN, Lester Goode of Cleveland, TN, Diane Hyatt of Mineral Bluff, GA; grandchildren, Timothy Benton, Terrell Taylor, Rusty Ray, Benjamin Hannah, Jeremy Taylor, Austin Nicholson, Ricky Hannah, Jennifer Ledford, Charity Nicholson, Shea Nicholson, Ryman Nicholson, Chris Nicholson and Keri Mae Nicholson; great-grandchildren, Abel Taylor, Jeremiah Taylor and Trinity Taylor.Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Pastor Barry Lee officiating. Music will be by Matthew Beavers. Pallbearers include Charlie Nicholson, Mitchell Ballew, Ronnie Odom, Lowell Thomas, Wayne Thomas and James Davis. Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Condolences to the family may be sent online to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements. . SERVICES Visitation Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Copperhill 823 Ocoee Street Copperhill, Tennessee 37317 Funeral Service Thursday, March 16, 2017 2:00 PM Akins of Copperhill Chapel 823 Ocoee Street Copperhill, TN 37317