Mrs. Lisa Riles Washington-Thomas passed away quietly Monday at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center at the age of 64.

Born at Ft. Knox, KY and the daughter of SGM(Ret)Loyce Gene Riles and the late Florence Johnson Riles, Mrs. Thomas had resided in Columbus most of her life and was a 1976 graduate of Baker High School and attended Tuskegee University. She retired as a Client Relations Rep at TSYS after 32 years of service. Her greatest past-time was reading, going to the casino with her dad and spending time with her little pumpkin, Ashrielle.

Other than her father of Columbus, she is survived by her husband, Bernard Thomas; a daughter, Cassie Godwin(Demonta); a son, Lawrence Washington; one granddaughter, Ashrielle Godwin; one sister, Karen Abron(James); two nieces, Tanita Durant and Lakesha Powell; one nephew, Michael Abron; aunts and uncles, Mildred Smith, James Johnson, Jane Groves, Elwood Johnson, Owen Johnson, Lonnie Johnson and Wanda Mattingly; and a host cousins, other relatives and friends.

Lisa will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 following a Eleven O'clock AM Homegoing Celebration in the Chapel of Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor David L. Holston officiating.

Visitation is from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to be selected to provide end of life services.