Background
Thomas, Sylvia Elizabeth was born on April 18, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Daughter of Orville Alvie and Erah (Cearley) Blankenship.
Thomas, Sylvia Elizabeth was born on April 18, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas, United States. Daughter of Orville Alvie and Erah (Cearley) Blankenship.
Bachelor in Fine Art, West Texas State College, 1953.
Junior High School art teacher Dumas (Texas) Public Schools, 1953. Art teacher Amarillo Public School 5, 1973-1976. Volunteer art teacher Senior Citizen Association, Amarillo, 1992-1996.
Member Lone Star Pastel Society (president, founder 1995-1996), Pastel Society Southwest (show chairman 1983-1984, PSA plaque 1984, Gold Grumbacher medal 1989, 2d place award 1994), Artists and Craftsmen, Pastel Society of America(signature member, Sauter Margulies award 1992), Pastel Society New Mexico, Amarillo Fine Arts Association (Best of Show award 1986, 2d place award 1988, 95, 1st place award 1991).
Married Allen Ralph Thomas, June 21, 1953 (deceased November 1984). Children: Michael Allen, Melanie Kay Thomas-Singleton, Terry Neal, Kelly Andrew.