Obituary for Leola C. Thomas (Lurry ) THE OBITUARY Leola Chonita Thomas affectionately known as “Nita”, was born April 26, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of John Henry and Annie Mae Lurry. Nita was educated in the Detroit Public School system, graduating from Northwestern High School in 1951. At an early age Nita dedicated her life to Christ...