Marjorie L. Thomas, 96, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of New London, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Memory Care in Arlington.
Marjorie was born on September 23, 1929, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Orville and Anna (Swailes) Messer. She attended the White Oak School. In 1985, Marjorie made her home in New London and was a housewife. She was a member of Congregational-Universalist Church and the Trenton American Legion Auxiliary. Marjorie enjoyed cooking for family and friends, caring for her family and playing cards on weekends, (pitch), traveling, and watching her favorite TV show, Gunsmoke.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Anna Messer, sister Dorothy Hite, brother Pete Messer, and her husband, David S. Thomas.
Marjorie is survived by her son Dennis (Peggy) Thomas of Arlington, Texas; daughter Diane (Mike) Nye of New London; two grandchildren Marjorie and Matthew both of San Antonio, Texas; and six great grandchildren.
Graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Burge Cemetery, New London. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph’s Indian School, PO Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325. The Olson-Yoder Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for Marjorie and her family. www.olsonyoderfh.com
