Nina Thomas

Nina Thomas of Beaufort, SC, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grand-grandmother, passed away on January 1, 2026 at the age of 89 at her daughter's residence.

She was born January 9, 1936 on Parris Island, SC, the daughter of Cecil and Bertie Clark.

She retired from the Federal Government in 2001.

Surviving are two sons, Skip (Cindy) Cope of Tallahassee, FL and Caleb (Kearston) Thomas of Blythewood, SC; one daughter, Cherie Hepfner; seven grandchildren, (Derek, Emily, Lindsey, Charis, Hannah, Madison and Isabella); eight great-grandchildren (Michael, Ben, Emma, Noah, Alice, Liam, Wendy and Juliet); brother, Howard (Gail) Clark; niece, Heidi (Jeff) LaBar; and extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. (Tom) Thomas; sister, Bertie Mae Lewis; and cousin, Cherie J. (Jan) Rodgers.

A private graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society in Nina's memory.