Helen Lucille Thomas

Helen Lucille Thomas

September 4, 1937 – October 13, 2026

Helen Lucille Thomas, age 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 13, 2026. Born on September 4, 1937, Helen was the daughter of the late Rev. Herbert Dedmond Sr. and Mary Dedmond.

In 1975, Helen married Earl Thomas Sr. in Mississippi. Their marriage was an important part of her family history, and Earl preceded her in death in 1998.

Helen leaves to cherish her memory her beloved daughter, Rochelle Dedmond Hudson; her grandson whom she lovingly raised, Anthony (Rickey) Dedmond; three stepsons, Earl (Deidra) Thomas Jr., Calvin Thomas, and Jamie Ellis; three stepdaughters, Dorothy Thomas Hawthorne, Ashia Tripplet, and Shirley Adams; her bonus daughter, Shirley Trimble Myrie; her beloved niece, Vernita (James) Shaw-Allen; her cherished lifelong friend, Helen Stevenson; and her exceptional friend, Francis Lopez.

She also leaves a legacy of 38 step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, Brizette Dedmond, Mirakel Dedmond, and Major Dedmond; and three great-great-grandchildren, Armania Erving, Karter Dedmond, and Iliyana Shirley. She is also survived by her brother, Dennis (Pearlie) Dedmond, along with other relatives and dear friends.

Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl Thomas Sr. (1998); her parents, Rev. Herbert Dedmond Sr. and Mary Dedmond; her son-in-law, Michael Hudson; her stepdaughters, Kathy Thomas Loyd, Denise Thomas, and Diane Thomas; her stepson, Lynn Thomas; her brothers, Herbert Dedmond Jr., Robert Dedmond, Charles Dedmond, and Edward Dedmond Sr.; and her sister, Billy Jean Dedmond.

Funeral services 11:00 am Saturday October 24, 2026, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Visitation 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum.