Loretta Brashers Thomas, was born on August 13, 1941 in Morris Chapel, Tennessee as an only child to the union of R.C. Brashers (deceased) and Lucy (nee Cawthorn) Brashers.  She resided and attended public school in Tennessee until her family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1954, where she continued her education in the Cleveland Public School System.

Loretta professed her hope and beliefs in Christ at an early age and in her years of healthy vibrancy she was a member and attended the Lively Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was employed with the Cleveland Heights Public School System in the Food Services Department.

Loretta met and married James Hardin Sr. and from this union three children were born; Theresa, James Jr., and Anthony.  Later in life she met a loving companion, Willie Rogers, in which one son was born, Jurwan.  She also embraced two stepdaughters Arlinda and Denise Rogers, and one stepson, Steve Rogers.  Willie Rogers preceded Loretta in life and she later met and married O. T. Thomas who also preceded her in arriving in the Lord’s heavenly kingdom.

Affectionately known as “Retta T” she enjoyed casino trips, playing cards, and vacationing.  Loretta lived life to the fullest spending quality time with her friends and family and loving them all.

Monday, March 01, 2010 Loretta was surrounded by her loved ones as the Lord came and gracefully received her unto Himself.  Waiting for her arrival was her father R. C. Brashers, her son Anthony Hardin, a brother Marion Scriven, a sister Beatrice Carter, and her niece/daughter Fredreca L. Caldwell.  All who preceded her in arriving in the Lord’s heavenly kingdom.