Anne Cleveland Thomas, age 77, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1948, in Fayetteville to Grover Cleveland Thomas Jr. and Bettie Thomas. Anne was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. A part of her spiritual philosophy was to help others when you can. In memory of Anne, when you see an opportunity to impact someone’s day or life positively, please take the time to do so. Her final message was that everything we do out of love and kindness matters. She said it was the only thing that mattered.
Anne is survived by her daughter, Catherine Thomas of Fayetteville. As well as her godchildren, Amber Forbus of Fayetteville, Megan Wedgworth of Springdale, Leah Tomlinson of Fayetteville, and Amanda Adams of Fayetteville.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville. Memorial service will be 1:30 pm Friday, November 21, 2025, at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. As a request of Anne, please wear something colorful to the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Anne to:
- KUAF
- Fayetteville Public Library
- Ernesto’s Sanctuary, one of Anne’s favorite causes. The sanctuary is in Syria and takes in animals affected by war.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com.