Cardinia Elistene Thomas, was born in Tampa, Florida to Moses and Lillian Thomas in 1957, and completed her education through the Hillsborough County School System in 1974. She spent most of her time dedicated to the care of children at "Deka's Daycare" Preceding her death, on May 25th 2013, was her sister's (Vanessa Thomas Brady), and brother's (Baby Boy Thomas). Cardinia leaves loving and cherished memories with her daughter Damesia (Mickey) Clark, son Dametrius Turner, and grandsons James and Jamel Clark. Loving parents Lillian and Moses Thomas, sisters Deborah Hough (Frank), Ginger Thomas, and brothers Moses Thomas III, Dwyiane Thomas, and Dr. Alton Thomas PHD. Nieces and nephews encompassed are Myshay, Ronneka, Jah'coria , Alyssa, Julissa, Rhianna, Kyara, Deborah, Priscilla, Grace, Hope, Kierra, Kaela ;  Kevin Williams (Kevin Jr.), Donald Hough (Kamishaa), Hayward Brady, Alonzo Thomas (Alonzo Jr.), and Isaiah Thomas. Her aunts include Linda McCardy (Joseph), Claretha Nicholson, Henrietta Few, and Mary Dunningan (Arthur). And alas her dearest friends Sheryl Bulmer, Calvin, Mr. Poppo, Wanda Vann, Londa, Mr. B, and Red. Cardinia Thomas saw all things and people for who or what they really were, and always accepted them.   To everyone left behind live life to the fullest.

"ENTRUSTED INTO OUR CARE"

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