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Geraldine Thomas celebrated her 89th birthday Wednesday, April 20, with a party at the Encore Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Born April 20, 1933, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Alexander Hamilton and the late Bertha Bodin, she was married to the late Clyde Thomas. Joining in the celebration were her children Clyde, Larry, Veronica, Kenny Ray, Rodney, Gerald, and David; and in-laws Sherry Thomas and Sophie Lewis. Mrs. Thomas also has 34 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, many of whom also were present for the celebration.