THOMAS, MARIETTA N. - age 79 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday June 13, 2009. She was born in Luttrell, TN to the late James H. and Ethel Burkhart Needham. Marietta attended West Haven Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert M. Thomas. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael L. and Amy Thomas of Morristown, TN and Mark W. and Robin Thomas, Sr. of Knoxville, TN; six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Family and friends will meet at Asbury Cemetery, 1:00 pm Wednesday June, 17, for a graveside service with Rev. Geoff Prows officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00- 8:00 pm, Tuesday June 16, at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on 6/16/2009 Tina Lephew Cooke Union Co.TN