MIDLAND - Rebecca Gwen Thomas, 60 of Midland, went home to be with Jesus on May 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. A celebration of her life took place on May 7, at Mid-Cities Church in Midland.
Rebecca was born on August 5, 1964, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Joe and Daisy Bowers. When she was in the fifth grade, she and her family moved to Midland, where she met her husband and built a beautiful life that she loved deeply.
Rebecca was a devoted wife, mother, and “Mimi” whose greatest joy was her family. Married for 38 years to the love of her life, Rosco Thomas, she poured her heart into raising their three beautiful children. Her love knew no bounds—she was selfless, always giving, always loving. Rebecca had the heart of a servant, offering strength and kindness in equal measure.
She was strong, kind, stubborn, and fiercely strongwilled— all qualities that shaped the lives of those around her for the better. She also found joy in the simple things, especially trips to the beach in Destin, FL (her absolute favorite place on Earth), where she could relax and soak in the beauty of God’s creation and enjoy time with her family.
Professionally, she served the Midland Chamber of Commerce with dedication and excellence for 31 years, earning the respect and admiration of her colleagues and community. Though she often preferred to stay behind the scenes, her impact was deeply felt by all who knew her.
Rebecca is survived by her devoted husband, Rosco Thomas; her children, Sarah Tankersley and her husband Jason, Stephanie Thomas, Zachary Thomas and his wife Brittany. She was a proud and loving Mimi to Nathan Tankersley, Lance Tankersley, Lily Tankersley, Addi Thomas, Weston Moore, and Dallas Thomas. Rebecca is also survived by her parents, Joe and Daisy Bowers; her sisters, Rachel Lewis, Abigail Davis and her husband Matthew; and her brother, Matthew Bowers and his wife Liz; she also had twenty-one nieces and nephews.
Through her own health journey, Rebecca became a passionate advocate for early detection, urging others to prioritize regular health screenings—believing with conviction that early action can save lives.
Arrangements were under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.