Betty, Jerry, Haley and their donkeys were frequent visitors to local rest homes, hospitals and schools. During Christmas and Easter, the Thomas’ made the rounds reminding people how these little beasts of burden carved their place in history. They loved parades of all kinds even making it to the Mule Day parade in Columbia, Tennessee. They also participated in the March for a Cure for breast cancer with their donkey Snickers. They won the TDA Ambassador of the Breed Award 4 times and took the Reserve award 7 times. All Betty’s family and friends, along with her furry family will miss her very much.
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| Betty & Ezra at the nursing home. |
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| South Carolina State Fair, 1st Place Costume Class Wizard of Oz Left to Right: Poncho, as the Cowardly Lion; Deby Cochran, as the Wicked Witch of the West; Betty Thomas, as the Tin Man; Tom Cochran, as the Scarecrow; Jerry Thomas, as the Wizard; Leana Lefrapper, as Dorothy; Weezer, as Toto; and Diane Sears, as the Good Witch of the East. |
