Antronette Payton Thomas' Obituary
Antronette Payton Thomas, 56, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at her residence. She was a 1984 graduate of Howard High School. Antronette was a member of Pneuma Christian Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Bush, Sr.; mother, Ethel Mae Gilbert; grandmother, Doretha Billingsley; and sister, Erica Bush. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Cedric A. Thomas, Sr.; sons, Shelton Laron Copeland, Jonathan Lee Thomas, Joshua Austin Thomas, and Cedric A. (Rukiya) Thomas, Jr., all of Chattanooga; daughters, April Desha Thomas of Chattanooga, LaTonya (Heath) Bethune of Rossville, GA, and Alicia Payton of Chattanooga; brother, Antonio Payton of Hawaii; sisters, Angela Daniel, Laverne Ragsdale, Victoria Dobbins, and Kimberly Franklin, all of Chattanooga; uncles, Bobby Billingsley, John Billingsley, Faddie Billingsley, Jr., all of Chattanooga, Gregory Billingsley, Albert Billingsley, both of California, and William Payton of Georgia; aunt, Diane Cosper of Chattanooga; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Dr. R.J. McCowan will serve as the eulogist.
What’s your fondest memory of Antronette?
What’s a lesson you learned from Antronette?
Share a story where Antronette's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Antronette you’ll never forget.
How did Antronette make you smile?