Ruthie Mae Thomas, age 93 of Forest City, died August 1 at Hospice House. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Jackson and Bessie Gosnell Thomas. She was a home maker. She is survived by her son, Dave Terry of Forest City; one granddaughter, Christina Braun of Forest City; two great grandsons, Lucas and Benjamin Braun of Forest City, and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 11 AM Friday at Crowe’s Mortuary with Rev. Scott Henson officiatng. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.