Ruthanne E. Thomas

December 15, 1929 - November 26, 2021

Ruthanne E. Thomas, age 91 of Sykesville, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at her home. Born December 15, 1929 in Frederick, she was the daughter of the late James D. Pickett and the late Ruthanna Fitze Pickett. Ruthanne was a 1947 graduate of Sykesville High School. She retired from Verizon after 35 years of service. She then worked as a greeter at Walmart for many years. She was a life member of Pioneers of America and the Sykesville American Legion Post 223. She had also been a Girl Scout Brownie leader with Troop 140. She also enjoyed working with flowers in her yard and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are her son William "Billy" Thomas, and granddaughter Tammy Nordeen and her husband Adam. She was predeceased by her daughter Judy Thomas and by her brother Clifford Pickett. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Rd., Sykesville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment in Springfield Cemetery, Sykesville. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com