Sarah Ann Shelton Thomas, age 63, died on Friday (7/30/2021) at her home.  She was born on August 31, 1957, daughter of Betty Hardy Shelton and the late Mitchell Eugene Shelton.  She was preceded in death by her father.  Sarah loved the beach and spending time with her family.  She loved her Pugs, shopping, sunflowers and The Wizard of Oz.  Funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Garland Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Broadway Town Cemetery.  Surviving is her mother, Betty Hardy Shelton of Tennessee.  Her husband, Joseph Kelly Thomas Jr. of the home.  Son, Jamie Kelly Thomas and wife Somer Lynn Thomas of Charleston, West Va.  Daughter, Christina Ann Deskins and husband Steven Homer Deskins of Sanford, NC.  Grandchildren, Jordan Homer Deskins, Caleb Joseph Deskins, Kelly Lynn Thomas, Hailey Jayde Thomas and great-grand-daughter, Jacelynn Claire Thomas.  Sisters, Cathy Shelton and Linda Lowrie and husband Charlie Lowrie of Tennessee and Brenda Wright and husband Darell Wright of Cameron, NC.  Mother-in-law, Ethylene Stone of Sanford, NC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, one hour prior to the funeral service.   Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.