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Azalia Elinore Thomas Dies

Azalia Elinore Thomas

Azalia Elinore (Krigger) Thomas, also known as “Zalie,” was born on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1941, to Eric Valdemar Krigger Sr. and Amanda Melvina (Martin) Robles. Azalia was named after the beautiful flowers that represented her personality — so sweet and so kind.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, God called her home after a long courageous battle.

She is survived by her children: Leroy Thomas Jr., Frank Thomas Sr. and Sherna Thomas

Stepdaughter, Debra Thomas Williams

Daughter-in-law, Natasha Thomas;

Many adopted sons and daughters

Ex-husband – Leroy Thomas Sr.

Siblings: Gertrude A. Robles Plaskett, Lucilla P. Robles Larsen (deceased), Leonel “Boysie” Robles Jr., Eric V. Krigger Jr., Denise E. Krigger and Valdemar E. Krigger

Many nieces and nephews; many stepsisters and brothers

Grandchildren: Leroy Thomas III (aka Kelo), Keshma Thomas, Frank Thomas Jr., Kalon Thomas, Isaiah Thomas, Olek Thomas, Alberto Leon A. Thomas and Kaloni Thomas

Great-granddaughter, Ke’Aizha Thomas; and many godchildren and close friends.

To honor Ms. Azalia Thomas, the family requests the colors of azaleas (shades of pink) be worn. Those who want to add short tributes for the booklet, please send the information to zalie0211@yahoo.com by Dec. 30, 2022.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services on St. Thomas. The first viewing will take place from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers, 3192 Altona and Welgunst on St. Thomas.

The second viewing will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a service at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Kingdom Life International Christian Center, 15 – 17 Hilton Road (Lower John Dunkoe) on St. Thomas. Interment will be at Smith Bay Eastern Cemetery.

Send Cards and flowers to the Thomas family at 7138 Nadir Homes, 33-69, St. Thomas, USVI 00802

For online condolences or to share a special memory, please visit our website at www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.

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