Mrs. Etta Grace Kersey Thomas, age 74, of Hazlehurst, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026, at Navicent Atrium Health in Macon.

Mrs. Kersey was born on October 27, 1951, in Coffee County to the late John Love Crozier and Alice Conner Crozier.

She was a homemaker and a faithful member of First Alliance Church of Hazlehurst. She had a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found fishing wherever she could find a spot. She enjoyed flowers and cherished her special dogs, Little Bit and Buddy. Above all, Grace loved her family and lived life to the fullest. She never met a stranger and will be remembered for her warm and welcoming spirit. Grace was never afraid to share her opinion and was known for her spirited personality, which made her all the more unforgettable.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Benny Kersey, brothers, John Crozier, David Crozier, Daniel Crozier, sisters, Betty Dills, Judy Hardenbrook, and Mary Jane Crozier.

Survivors include her son, Benny D. Kersey (Angela) of Baxley; daughter, Becky Ann Clark (Glenn) of Hazlehurst; husband, Roger Thomas of Hazlehurst; sister, Helen Potter of Swainsboro; three grandchildren, Garrett Kersey (Molly), Allee Kersey, and Braxton Clayborn all of Hazlehurst; two great-grandchildren, Canna and Carolina; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Saturday May 16, 2026, at 12:00pm at the First Alliance Church with Rev. Ron Baams officiating. Interment will follow in the Hazlehurst City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:30am until just prior to the service.

All family and friends in attendance will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Chris Dills, Jeff Johns, John P. Crozier, Wesley Cleveland, Jeffery Toler, and Austin Clayborn will serve as active pallbearers.

The family may be contacted at the home of her son, Benny Kersey, at 273 Gaskins Lane, Baxley.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home and the Kersey family are in charge of arrangements.