Ms. Karnetta Thomas

THOMAS, Ms. Karnetta - Age 62, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Ascension Genesys, Grand Blanc. Family hour 11:00 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Empowered Believers, 2101 Mill Rd., with funeral services commencing at 12:00 PM. Pastor Johnnie Brown, officiating. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd., Burton, Michigan. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11:00 AM Saturday. Ms. Thomas will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. There will be no public viewing. Dr. Karnetta “Connie” Thomas was born July 17, 1961, at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan. She is the daughter of Eugene Sr. and Carrie Ann (Nabors) Thomas. She was a resident of Grand Blanc, Michigan. Connie’s childhood began in the historic St. John Neighborhood: 3010 St. John St., and later 621 E. Myrtle Ave. Karnetta attended the Flint Public Schools: Dewey Elementary, Emerson Jr. High, and Northern High, “Class of 1979.” Connie maintained high distinctions throughout high school and was a proud member of the Honor Society. She further pursued her education with a Bachelor Degree (Magna cum laude) at the University of Michigan. Connie continued her educational pursuits with a Master Degree at Central Michigan and a second master’s at Baker College. She was called a “Professional Student”, and she proved that by obtaining her Doctorate Degree in Psychology at Northcentral University. Connie retired after 31 years as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Connie’s passions were basketball and music. She always boasted about being one of the best point guards to come out of Flint. Connie was a lifelong keyboardist at church and a current musical contributor for “The Saved and Single Ministry”, founded by her niece, Tawana Houston-Dickey, where she played keyboard for her sister, Brenda. Through this on-line ministry, Connie played over the world to audiences in the United States; Canada; London, England; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Dr. Thomas was also an entrepreneur. In 2000, she founded The Fountain of Youth Boys & Girls Club where she served as Chief Executive Officer. This non-profit fed many homeless and needy people in the inner-city of Flint and served children with toy giveaways at Christmas. The Fountain of Youth gained national attention and was featured in The Whole Truth Magazine. She and her niece, Tawana, were interviewed and featured on Flint’s WJRT-TV ABC Channel 12 for the Fountain’s philanthropic accomplishments. In 2002, she launched her own recording studio, Vehicle City Records. It was her life-long dream to help Flint’s up and coming local artists by providing opportunities for them to record music. Connie went on to write and produce her first documentary of everyday Flint citizens living in the inner-city titled, Meet the Flintstones (2004). She taught piano to many children throughout the city of Flint for over 25 years. Dr. Karnetta “Connie” Thomas leaves to cherish her memory: Six siblings, Geraldine (Nathaniel) Lewis of Sterling Heights, MI; Terry (Bridget) Thomas of Grand Blanc, MI; Melvin Thomas of Flint; Gary (Daphne) Thomas of Burton, MI; Brenda Thomas of Grand Blanc, MI; and Rhonda Thomas of Memphis, TN, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her heartbeat, great-niece, Nevaeh Houston. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Sr. and Carrie Thomas; brother, Eugene Jr; sister, Margaret Houston; niece, Alicia Thomas Williams; nephew, Terry Thomas II; and brother, Algie Thomas.

Ms. Karnetta Thomas

July 17, 1961 - January 17, 2024