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Obituary For Mrs. LaQuanda Briggman Thomas

Private funeral services will be held for Mrs. LaQuanda Briggman Thomas, 39, of 769 Garrett Way, Columbia, SC.

Mrs. LaQuanda Shanta’ Briggman Thomas was given to us by God on February 3, 1981 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Staff Sargent Robert Lee Pauling and Cynthia Wannamaker.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel (Delores) Briggman and Mrs. Annie Mae Bellinger Pauling.

LaQuanda leaves to cherish her fond memory her husband, James Thomas of the home; five children: Jahaitian Thomas, Raniyah Briggman, Kirie Robinson, and Robert Robinson all of the home and Aarinlyn Thomas of Bamberg, SC; her mother and step-father, Cynthia (Obbie) Wannamaker; four sisters: Tamekia Briggman of Queens, NY, Raysheya Pauling of Lithonia, GA, Oprah Wannamaker of Columbia, SC and Justice (Javonte) Truewell of Orangeburg, SC; two aunts: Laverna (Richard) Fuller of Columbia, SC and Frances Butler of Orangeburg, SC; three uncles: Larry (Teressa) Briggman of Lawrenceville, GA, Larry Pauling of Orangeburg, SC and James Bellinger of Terry, FL; three nephews: Omori Briggman and Chaise Truewell both Orangeburg, SC and Keysan Lynn of Lithonia, GA; three nieces: Ajanae Lynn of Lithonia, GA and Adaya & Angel Briggman of Rowesville, SC; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lille Salley of Orangeburg, SC; father and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Eric (Ora Mae) Thomas; three sisters-in-law: Erica, Ashley and Patrice all of Bamberg, SC; two brothers-in-law: Aastin and Bryton Thomas of Bamberg, SC; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2020 from 2:00pm – 7:00pm.

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Friends may call at the residence of her husband, James Thomas, 769 Garret Way, Columbia, the residence of her mother, Ms. Cynthia Wannamaker, 866 Lyons Road, Orangeburg, or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg. Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions.

Guest Book

Cynthia you and your family have our deepest sympathy. May God grant you all strength and peace during this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Rev. Kim(Dianne) Robinson

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Cynthia you and your family have our deepest sympathy. May the Lord grant you all strength and peace during this difficult time. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Rev. Kim (Dianne)Robinson.

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Cynthia, my deepest condolences is with you and your family during this difficult time. Pat Hampton

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I send my condolences Quan u will b miss my friend I luv u I will always remember the good times we had. Shauna Brigman!!!! Rip my friend.

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Cynthia & family, I loved her from the time she was a gorgeous baby. Quan you will always be my Angel. My sincere condolences to the family. Love Mrs. Darlene Busby-Holmes

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Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Especially to JT and the kids. So very sorry! Gary and Jessie Sease

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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