Thoma Clawson Lloyd
-- 1916 ~ 2010 --

Thoma Lloyd passed away peacefully at her home August 1, 2010 following a brief illness. She was born in Thatcher Arizona in 1916, growing up in Binghampton and Tuscon.

Following high school graduation, she moved to Salt Lake City, working as a telephone operator. At an early age she became well known for her beautiful contralto voice, sharing that talent with others her whole life. In 1937 she was accepted into the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, singing under the direction of Spencer Cornwall.

That same year she married Orval Lloyd in the Mesa Temple. They had six children, 32 grandchildren, and 67 great grandchildren. True to her pioneer heritage, her unfailing faith compelled her to accompany her husband and younger children to the British Isles on a building mission for the LDS church. This required leaving behind familiar surroundings, and loved ones. Following that experience, the family moved to Salt Lake City in 1968, where she served in many ward and stake positions.

She was a faithful and active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She and Orval also served another mission to a neighboring stake. She gained many close and lasting friendships in the T.O.P.S association where she served as chapter treasurer for many years.

Thoma was most of all a loving mother, as well as a great cook and wonderful homemaker. She selflessly served her family her entire life. Her family cherishes her and will miss her greatly.

She is survived by her children, Linda (Glenn) Woods, Anita (David) Jensen, Roger (Cheryl) Lloyd, Judy (Kenny) Ries, Debra Gull, Barry (Jill) Lloyd.

Funeral services for Thoma will be held Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Hillside LDS Stake Center Chapel, 1400 South 1900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Family and friends may call at the church on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Friday morning from 10:00 – 10:45 am prior to services. Interment, Thatcher City Cemetery in Thatcher, Arizona on Saturday, August 7, 2010.