Lynette Marie Thomas

Lynette Marie Thomas (nèe Matchim) May 5,1971-December 8, 2022 Lynette Marie THOMAS (nèe Matchim) of Odessa, Texas, passed away at 51 years of age on December 08, 2022 at her home in Odessa, Texas after a battle with cancer. Lynette was born in Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada at the American Base Hospital on May 5, 1971. Her father Ralph in the Military was then moved to Sydney, Nova Scotia, St. John’s, Newfoundland then Edmonton, Alberta where she went to Queen Elizabeth High School and then on to University of Alberta to finish a nursing BScN degree. She graduated in 1993 and was recruited with her best friend from university, Theresa Roy’s (nèe Whitehead) to work at Odessa Regional Medical Center where she was employed for close to 30 years in various positions throughout the hospital. During this time she received awards in 2003 for Registered Nurse of the Year and in 2007 for Emergency Nurse of the Year. Lynette met her best friend and the love of her life, Andrew Thomas of Odessa, Texas and they were married in February 2000. They were together for 29 years. She is survived by her immediate family: Her husband Andrew, their three children Matthew, Patrick & Diana (Joey Stull); her parents Ralph & Judy, sister Andrea, nephews Maclain & Beckett Matchim of Edmonton, AB, Canada; parents Bob & Donna Thomas of Odessa; and mother-in-law Andra Swick of Canyon, Texas. Her close friends and constant companions Theresa Roys and Wendy Rathbun. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Canada & Texas. Lynette was very active in the community and volunteered with Odessa Police Department for the Citizens on Patrol. Lynette also helped charter the Professionals of Odessa Lions Club and was President during 2021-2022. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be given to “West Texas Gifts of Hope” or “Professionals of Odessa Lions Club” in Odessa, Texas. The families would like to thank Home Hospice Odessa; her doctors; all of her coworkers, friends, and family who provided emotional support and many prayers during this time. They were touched by the generous donations from their friends, families, as well as Odessa Regional Medical Center and Odessa Police Department work families. A Celebration of Life will be held later at a small gathering of family & close friends after cremation at American Heritage.

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Lynette Marie Thomas

May 5, 1971 - December 8, 2022