Lynn (Tootie Newell) Thomas departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the age of 48 years, 6 months, 25 days.She was born in Savannah, Tennessee on November 5, 1964, the daughter of Ann Webb Newell and the late Sonny Newell. On February 14, 1997, she was united in marriage to Joe Thomas and attended Pisgah Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Joe Thomas of Counce, Tennessee and mother, Ann Newell of Counce, Tennessee, she is survived by a daughter, Callie Jo Thomas of Counce, Tennessee; stepdaughter, Jessica Nicole Thomas of West Palm Beach, Florida; stepson, Joseph Scott Thomas of West Palm Beach, Florida; sisters, Janese Edwards of Counce, Tennessee, Donna Baker and husband Anthony of Mobile, Alabama, Lisa Gray and husband Dan of Ramer, Tennessee.