Karla Rae Thomas
August 28, 1940 ~ May 29, 2014
Karla R. Thomas
Karla R. Thomas, 73, of Reston, VA passed away on May 29, 2014 after battling cancer for several months.
She was born on August 28, 1940 in Algona, Iowa to the late Harold and Mary Ann (Venteicher) Knecht. A successful businesswoman, Karla opened Cinemasound, a video production company with her then husband, Duff Thomas in the early 1970s, managing the company. She later went on to establish her own company, KT Media Services in 2001. Her clients included the federal government, political organizations, trade associations, and private industry.
Karla loved watching horse races, playing Canasta and Bridge, bowling with friends, and volunteering in her community. She was proud of her Iowa roots and thoroughly enjoyed staying in touch with many of her relatives and friends there. She was a parishioner of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and a volunteer for the Legion of Mary, Meals on Wheels in Reston, and The Bargain Loft. Her wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile will be remembered by her many friends.
She is survived by her children Kelly Hart (David) of Clifton, VA, Drew Thomas (Kathleen) of Annandale, VA, and Laurie Thomas (David) of Arlington, VA. Also surviving are four grandchildren Charlotte and Liza Hart and Andrew and Caroline Thomas, two sisters Inez Williams and Sheryl Baas (Russell), two brothers-in-law Alan Thomas, OFM, and Michael Thomas (Bobby), and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 3 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11900 Lawyers Rd, Reston, VA. A mass will immediately follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive
Reston, VA 20190 (www.mowaa.org) or Smile Train at www.smiletrain.com, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Karla R. Thomas, 73, of Reston, VA passed away on May 29, 2014 after battling cancer for several months.
She was born on August 28, 1940 in Algona, Iowa to the late Harold and Mary Ann (Venteicher) Knecht. A successful businesswoman, Karla opened Cinemasound, a video production company with her then husband, Duff Thomas in the early 1970s, managing the company. She later went on to establish her own company, KT Media Services in 2001. Her clients included the federal government, political organizations, trade associations, and private industry.
Karla loved watching horse races, playing Canasta and Bridge, bowling with friends, and volunteering in her community. She was proud of her Iowa roots and thoroughly enjoyed staying in touch with many of her relatives and friends there. She was a parishioner of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and a volunteer for the Legion of Mary, Meals on Wheels in Reston, and The Bargain Loft. Her wonderful sense of humor and beautiful smile will be remembered by her many friends.
She is survived by her children Kelly Hart (David) of Clifton, VA, Drew Thomas (Kathleen) of Annandale, VA, and Laurie Thomas (David) of Arlington, VA. Also surviving are four grandchildren Charlotte and Liza Hart and Andrew and Caroline Thomas, two sisters Inez Williams and Sheryl Baas (Russell), two brothers-in-law Alan Thomas, OFM, and Michael Thomas (Bobby), and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 3 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11900 Lawyers Rd, Reston, VA. A mass will immediately follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive
Reston, VA 20190 (www.mowaa.org) or Smile Train at www.smiletrain.com, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Karla was a very special person. She had a fun spirit. We had a connection, a bond, a kinship that I will always treasure and remember. She was like my older sister, a confidante. Oh sweet, sweet Karla, I will miss you so much. But one day I will, yes, will, see you again, in Heaven. All my love to you and to your family. I pray you find comfort in the loving arms of Jesus.