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Obituary For Janiah Nyasia “Pocket Book” Thomas
Funeral service for Janiah Thomas, 22, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Otis Tyner, Jr. will officiate.
Ms. Thomas, who passed Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Opelika, Alabama, was born March 2, 2003, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
She leaves to cherish her memory: father, Christopher Thomas of Opelika, AL; mother, Tanika Harper of Opelika, AL; paternal grandfather, Richard Hall, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; paternal grandmother, Mattie Maddox of Opelika, AL; maternal grandfather, Herbert (Marcia) Harper of Atlanta, GA; maternal grandmother, Gloria Harper of Tuskegee, AL; one sister, Emari Moore of Opelika, AL; one uncle, Herbert Harper of Opelika, AL; two aunts, Alisha (Zarian) Thomas of Atlanta, GA and Anquanetta Harper of Auburn, AL; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends
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I went to school with Janiah! I sure loved her and her love for others! She was a great friend in times of need! I'm gonna miss her! I know she's in glory! My deepest condolences she was a blessing!
So sorry for your loss Tanika. My thoughts are we you and your family during this difficult time.
"I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you're feeling. I am praying for your peace and comfort." Gloria Adams, Lydia, Linda and Kaili
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My condolences to the family 🙏🙏🙏
Definitely a Bright light that was dimmed before her Time but through her Family & Friends her light Will Shine Bright ❣️
My sending deepest condolences to Tanika Harper, Chris Thomas & the entire family
My Heart Goes Out To The Family In The Loss Of Your Love 💕 One.May The Lord Give You Strength,Peace.Comfort As You Goes Through This Difficult Time. 💐🙏🏾💐🙏🏾😇🙏🏾💐Constance Tarver Echols
Sending condolences to you all. I'm sure you all are still in shock.Praying you find some sort of understanding and peace as time goes by.
I'm truly going to miss u so much I think about u everyday I love u pocket book it jus won't be the same without u 💔 😔 😢 ❤️
I was thinking of you today earth has no sorrow heaven can't heal cherish the sweet memories we all shared today , tomorrow sit's a empty chair as time passes ill be praying for you and the family when the phone stop ringing and the visit slow up ill be still praying and thinking of you every step of the way, as you all stand together in unity ill still be praying for the entire family no words, no calls can never erase the pain that you're going through at this most difficult time in your life but look to the hills where your help come from, i may not be there for you in flesh but i will be send up timber well done mother , father , grandmother she is now at rest i believe that if she was here today she would say mother ,father friend and family good bye see you later my race is finished, so goodnight , mother father, sister grandmother , friends ill see you in the morning light see i am with my new father and i have received my crown
I cannot imagine the pain that you are going through. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you are not alone in your grief. I pray that the love you shared comfort you and that the memories you made sustain you now and forever.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
