Christy Lorraine Thomas-Villegas

Christy Lorraine Thomas-Villegas was born September 21, 1967. She parted from this world August 24, 2019 at NHC Healthcare Center in McMinnville following an extended illness. Christy was born to Carol Thomas (Martin) and Harold Thomas. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Thomas; paternal grandparents, Ina Thomas and Leonard (Abe) Thomas; and maternal grandparents, Elmer Martin, Sr. and Marjorie Alaska Martin. Christy worked many years with the public at Charter Communications (Spectrum) and was loved and respected by her customers and co-workers. She leaves to honor her memory her mother, Carol Thomas (Raintree Manor); her husband, Javier Villegas; daughter, Tanea Martin; son, DeAndre' Thomas; and special daughter, Lacreksha Dillard. She also leaves behind three brothers, Howard Thomas (Debbie), Steve Thomas (Tia) and William Thomas (Bobbie); two sisters, Terri Thomas and Mildred Wooten (Donny); special sister, Fredricka Locke; grandchildren, Leila and Lawrence Franklin; and special grandchildren, Amari and Ja'Markus Martin. Surviving aunts include Henrietta Lusk, Evie Northcutt, Betty Jo Martin, Jacqueline Cabell and Valeria Martin; uncles, Gregory Martin (Rita) and Danny Martin (Terry); a host of loving cousins and beloved friends; and special friend, Randall Pleasant. The family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support in this very difficult time, and also churches, Browntown Church of Christ, Hiawassee Church of Christ, East End Drive Church of Christ, and the church she was a member of at Smartt Station Church of Christ. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Smartt Church of Christ with Steve Hillis officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to High's for funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.