Sister Etta Thomas was born in Reno, Nevada on October 18, 1955. She was a member of New Abundant Life Ministries where she served faithfully until her health failed. Her "Baby" as she called it was The Joseph Store House. She found comfort and humbleness in her "Baby."

Sister Thomas is survived by her children: Darryl Comier, Natasha Thomas, Lakissisha Thomas and Wallace Thomas III; four step-children: Roxanne Miller, Nicole Miller, Kenneth Miller and Leon Miller; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one goddaughter, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and other relatives and friends.