WILMINGTON — Christal Nicole Dietz-Thomas, 38, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at home. She was born Jan. 23, 1981, in Cherry Point, daughter of Harlow C. Dietz Jr. and Myra Dyneane Hooks Dietz.
Christal graduated from East Carolina University with a BFA in textile design. She spent her time devoted to her daughter, Kiyah, and husband, Josh. Her talents took her in many directions as an artist. Christal will be so missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Joshua Nicholas Thomas; daughter, Kiyah Nicole Dietz; grandmother, Vernelle Hooks; and lifelong friend, Loni Nicole Wilson, and her daughter, Veda Sloan.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 30, at Andrews Market Street Chapel with Alan Robinson officiating. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the service hour. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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