Nancy Anderson Thomas, 83, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at The Garden House of Anderson. Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Gene Anderson and Bessie Golden Anderson. She received her undergraduate degree from Furman University and her Master's degree from Clemson University. She taught elementary for 30 years retiring from Calhoun Elementary School. She sang in the choir at Central Presbyterian Church and the Sweet Adelines Foothills Harmony chorus. Nancy was active in the Anderson Senior Follies for 19 years. She was quoted as saying, "I believe God gives you talents and expects you to use them for good. God gave me a voice and that's why I never turn anyone down when they ask me to sing". She was predeceased by her beloved husband Sammy D. Thomas. She is survived by her four children, John M. "Matt" Glackin, Jr., Patricia G. Shorey, David R. Glackin and Amy Thomas Rowley; six grandchildren, Mandy Shedd, Christy Glackin, Robert Glackin, Patrick Whitfield, David Glackin II, and Ginavieve Rowley and 9 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Marjorie A. Bennett. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 3:30 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. David J. Bailey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rhodes Respite Care at First Presbyterian Church or Alzheimer's Association. Events Memorial service Saturday, December 19, 2020 3:30PM Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 8642244343