Wanda L. Thomas, 98, of Oil City, died peacefully on December 12, 2017, at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin, PA.

Born November 1, 1919, in Oil City, she was a daughter of the late Richard C. and Harriet Smith Karns Thomas.

Wanda attended a one-room schoolhouse in Dempseytown until 8th grade.

Mrs. Thomas taught at the Singer Sewing Center as a sewing instructor for many years and then was employed as an LPN in Polk up until her retirement in 1979.

Wanda was the oldest member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Porcelain Group for many years.

She loved crafts, photography, sewing, nature, and all animals.

She adored all her family and special friends.

On March 24, 1938, she married Norman L. Thomas, who preceded her in death on September 15, 1989.

Wanda is survived by two daughters, Norma L. Richar and Joyce Ann Thomas, both of Oil City; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Richar and wife Anna, Angela Monteleone and husband John, and Timothy Richar and wife Ann; seven great-grandchildren; and special friend Linda Lineman and all her friends in the Porcelain Group.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Thomas, a sister, Dorothy Simons, and a son-in-law, General William C. Richar.

Friends may call at the Morrison Funeral home on Tuesday, December 19, from 2 to 4 pm.

Funeral services will follow at 4 pm with the Rev. Dr. Fred Monk and the Rev. Mark Rusnak, co-officiating.

Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, Cranberry Area Senior Center, or one’s own charity of choice.

Wanda wanted to leave these last words: “Just remember the good times we had, and all try to get along.

Life is really short! Love you all, Mother, Grandmother, Wanda, Whatever”

Please visit the Tribute Wall at www.morrisonhome.com to share a memory or leave a condolence.