Janice "Jan" Marie Smith Thomas

Patrick, SC

Mrs. Janice "Jan" Marie Smith Thomas, age 73, entered into rest early Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. A memorial service will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Thomas was born on November 27, 1952, in Hamlet, NC a daughter of the late Joe Smith and Ruth S. Williams. Jan loved discovering hidden treasures at estate sales and antique stores. She found joy in spending time outdoors, especially tending to her garden. But above all, Jan’s greatest passion was cooking for her family. She loved bringing everyone together around the table and was truly a master of the art of homemade biscuits.

In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by her sister, JoAnn Spivey; and step-father, Bill Williams.

Survivors include her husband, Steve Thomas of the home; son, Tim Peele of Bennettsville, SC; grandson, Chris Peele of Cheraw, SC; siblings, Brenda Boswell of Wadesboro, NC, Donna (Tim) Robertson of Hartsville, SC, Dean (Jeanette) Williams of Hartsville, SC; brother-in-law, Wayne Spivey of Patrick, SC; nieces, Shiela Thomas-Carroll, Tammy Hodges, Beverly Smith, Denise Charlez, Amanda Lee; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC & The MRC Crematory are serving the Thomas family.

For more information, please visit www.mrcfuneralhome.com