Celebrating the Life of Barbara D. Thomas

10/29/1957- 08/12/2026

Barbara Diann Thomas was born October 29, 1957, in Columbia, MO, to Mary Ann Lewis. Barbara attended East High School in the Kansas City Public Schools before obtaining her GED. She enjoyed playing spades and dominoes and would often dominate the table. Barbara was also a die-hard Chiefs fan. Barbara was employed by KC Public Schools as a cafeteria manager for many years and then KCATA (now Ride KC) as a bus operator for 20 years until her retirement in 2009. While there, she earned the Distinguished Driver award and helped found & organize the annual Scorpio Party that many would look forward to. Barbara departed this earthly life on August 12, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Lewis, and her sister, Connie Perkins. She leaves to cherish her two daughters, Brenda Kay and LaTisha Michelle. Her sisters, Bonetta and Kay Lewis. Five grandchildren: Carlos Jr (Marneika)Madden, Brittany (Marquise) Riley, LaNell (De’Vion) McKinnis, Kali McAfee, and Ava Banks. Auntie Susie McQuitty, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Golden gate Funeral & Cremations LLC. 2800 East 18th Street, KCMO, 64127. The visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am, with the service to follow promptly at 11:00 am.

The interment will take place following the service at Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave, KCMO 64131.