Phyllis Helene Thomas (nee Couris), on October, 13, 2017, wife of the late Ronald Berrell Thomas. Daughter of the late Philip Joseph and Helen Hillias Couris. Sister of the late Madeline C. Guarinello. Proud mother of Donna M. (Scott) Balara, Karen D. (Paul) Danao, and Candace L. (the late John) Pepenelli. Very proud Grandmother of Gabrielle Gia Balara. Also survived by three loving nieces and their families.  Phyllis was a lifetime member of St. John Chrysostom Albanian Orthodox Church, 237 N. 17 ^th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1292. Private service for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the church would be appreciated. To share your condolences with the family, please send to Burns Funeral Home, Inc., 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114.