SUSAN ARNOLD THOMAS, age 71, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital following an extended illness.  Mrs. Thomas was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 20, 1951.  She was a scientist for Ceril Company for 25 years.  Her line of work was observation of drug interactions on animals. She was a nationally recognized Norwegian Elk Hound Breeder.  She built and refurbished doll houses.  Mrs. Thomas loved all holidays, baking knitting and crocheting.  She especially loved her dogs.  She will be remembered as a loving wife and one of "God's most precious gifts to Earth."

She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Michael David Thomas of Estill Springs.

No services are scheduled.