Mollie Ann Thomas, 86, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Liberty, Texas, in the comfort of her home and with family by her side. She was born on June 13, 1939, in Houston, Texas, to Douglas Oswald Strong and Vivian Bell Powell Strong.
Mollie was a woman of steadfast faith and quiet joy. She cherished her time with the Lord each morning, finding strength and peace in her daily devotion. She had a special love for His creation and found happiness in admiring beautiful flowers and plants, as well as watching hummingbirds and squirrels gather around the feeders just outside of her bedroom window.
Mollie found purpose in serving others. She truly loved helping in any way she could. She was an excellent baker, the real backbone behind “The Cookie Lady” goodies. Her sweet treats were treasured by many around the community. She also enjoyed her time teaching the younger ones around the kitchen.
Above all, Mollie loved her family dearly. She was a constant source of prayer, always lifting up those she loved and caring genuinely for everyone around her. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, and ever growing faith will be remembered by all who knew her.
Mollie was preceded in death by her husband Delworth Thomas, father Douglas Strong, her mother Vivian Strong, daughter-in-law Linda Cates, son-in-law Keith Clark, daughter Sandra Cates, and son Gary Thomas.
Those left to cherish her memories are her children William “Buddy” Cates, Deborah Clark, Jack Thomas and wife Beth, and Mark Thomas, as well as her grandchildren Robert Cates and wife Rebecca, Mary Watzek and husband Kurt, William “Will” Cates and fiance Megan Stracener, Melissa Albright and husband Tommy, Sarah Plummer and husband Frederick “Freddy”, Jeff Thomas and wife Melissa, Aaron Thomas, Dylan Thomas, Dalton Thomas, Brandon Rowell and wife Ashley, Jennifer Villagrana and husband Adrian, twenty-one beloved great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Honoring the family by serving as pallbears are William Cates Jr, Robert Cates, Brandon Rowell, Adrian Villagrana, Frederick Plummer IV, Kurt Watzek Jr, Donavin Villagrana, and Aiden Villagrana.
Friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at 10:00 a.m. with service starting at 11:00 a.m. on April 24th at Cornerstone Church in Liberty, Texas with Pastor Paul Glazener officiating. A graveside service will follow at Hempstead Cemetery in Hempstead, Texas.
She will be greatly missed and forever loved.
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