Alberta Thomas “Jadali”

Alberta Thomas  "Jadali",  was born on October 22, 1960, to Avery Lee Thomas and Robert Rucker in Kansas City, Missouri. She attended Westport High School, Dickerson Business School, and Penn Valley Community College. In 1984, Alberta began modeling with Casablanca Modeling Agency. In 1986, she married Farhad Jadali. In 1989, she began her career in medical records at KU Hospital, where she dedicated 28 years of service before retiring in 2017. Alberta was loving, compassionate, and full of life. She enjoyed skating, playing tennis, and dancing, and she was the life of every family gathering. Her laughter, warmth, and kindness made everyone feel loved and welcomed. Alberta was a true woman of God who served others through her faith and community involvement. Later in life, she enjoyed knitting and making jewelry. After a courageous two-year illness, Alberta peacefully departed this life on September 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Alberta was preceded in death by her mother, Avery Lee Thomas; father, Robert Rucker; sister, Shirley Thomas; brothers, Charles Thomas, David Thomas, Anthony Thomas, and Johnny Thomas; niece, Dwana Banks; nephew, Jayly*n Black; and great-nephew, Cortez Banks. She leaves to cherish her memory her three sons, DaVon Thomas, Damion Thomas, and Dwayne Frazier; sisters, Rita Banks, Anita Buford (Theodore), Hazel Thomas, and Marva Thomas; brothers, Fayodis Thomas and Michael Thomas (Sherry); grandchildren, Devante Thomas, Daion Thomas, Isis Thomas, Donavan Thomas, Jiovanni Thomas, Aliyah Thomas, JaHir Flournoy, Denzel Thomas, Des*Janea Weathers, Darius Weathers Thomas, and Isaiah Thomas; special friend, Jay Holbert; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Though Alberta has taken her rest, her love, laughter, faith, and joyful spirit will live on in everyone who knew and loved her. Funeral Service was held Saturday September 12, 2026 at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church 4545 Benton Blvd. Kansas City, Mo 64130. Interment Blue Ridge Lawn Memorial Gardens, KCMO. Professional Services entrusted to the ELITE Funeral Chapel 11525 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64134. tel: 816.765.0141 www.elitefuneralchapel.com. Malcolm Morris, Funeral Director.