Biography: Thoma Kanis McDonald passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 94. She was born and raised on the family homestead in Little Rock, Arkansas, on what is now Kanis Road, to Edward and Edwina Taubman Kanis. She attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and majored in Chemistry. After completing 3 years, she left University to start her family. Throughout her adult life she had the opportunity to live in a variety of places, including; Guadalajara, Mexico, PA, CA, AR, TX, and FL. Her interests included dancing, sewing, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. She worked until she retired at the age of 84. She is survived by her sister, Emma Louise Kanis Lile, four daughters: Sandra Reeves Sullivan, Dianne McDonald Herting, Sharon McDonald, and Katherine McDonald Singer, by her son, Don Reeves, by four grandchildren (David Baxter, Thoma Herting, Leah Reeves Brassfield, and Bryan Reeves), by six and a half great grandchildren, and cousins, nephews, and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Edwina Kanis, by her sister, Edwina Kanis Atkinson, and by her three husbands: Ogden Reeves, Sam Lesser, and Frank McDonald. Thoma had careers as a real estate agent, secretary/administrative assistant, bookkeeper, office manager, seamstress, mother and wife. She was a full time confidant, soul soother, and best friend to her kids and grandkids, especially Thoma (her namesake). Her presence, wisdom, gentle guidance, soft voice, and "Hi, Sweetie!" greeting will be sorely missed by her family. There will be a brief graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Park for those who wish to attend on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock, 501-666-0123. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com