Melzetta Elaine Cornett Thomas

Mrs. Melzetta Elaine Cornett Thomas, 62 of Mint Hill, NC passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her residence. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Long & Son Mortuary Chapel at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm. Military Rites and Interment will be in the Georgia National Cemetery, 2025 Mt. Carmel Church Lane Canton, GA. 30114. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 10:30 am.

Due to COVID19 there will only be seating available for 30 family members.

Livestream will begin at 1:00pm
https://youtu.be/uN0gOBs2AXw

Melzetta Elaine Thomas, 62 of Mint Hill, North Carolina, affectionately known as “Laney”, “GiGi”, and “La La” was called home to God’s Kingdom on Saturday, December 26, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 05, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio to Wade and Ellena Cornett.

She graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School in 1975, joined the US Army on January 15, 1981, was honorably discharged in 1984, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland on May 26, 1996. She was formally employed at Lebanon Road Elementary School until her illness.
Elaine was a dedicated member of Henderson Grove Presbyterian Church and she played an essential role on the Women’s Ministry. She enjoyed traveling, family, running, dancing, playing games, music and sports. Her most cherished moments were spending time with her only Grandson Greyson. Her parents, brother Jimmy, and sister Acquanetta (Nina) preceded her in death.

She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Arthur “T” Thomas, son Arthur Jr. (Farrahn) Thomas, Atlanta, GA, daughter Melanie Thomas, Mint Hill, NC; grandson Greyson Thomas, Atlanta GA; sisters Cassandra ( Lee) Byers, Houston ,TX, and Kathi Cornett, Toledo, OH; aunt Mildred (Mimmie) Hale, New Kensington, PA, uncle William (Bill) (Marcia) Cornett, Louisville, KY, brother in law William Felder, father in law Arthur White, sister in law Armita Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, bonus kids, and Godchildren.