Thomas, Drenda L., 54 passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at HPH Hospice Center, Dade City, FL . She was born in Elmira, NY, living in Tampa since 1960. She was preceded in death by her Father Basil Elswick,Mother Mary Dunbar Elswick, three sisters Connie Elswick, Linda Scherwinski, and Shirley Rhodes. She is survived by her Mom Patricia Elswick of Zephyrhills, FL, one daughter Allison Lewis, granddaughter Moira Lewis both of Pinellas Park, FL, two brothers Larry Elswick (Lin) of acksonville, Gary Elswick of Tampa, two sisters Marian Gibbs (Wayne) of Lutz and Darla Allen of Lutz. Many nieces and nephews. She was employed and retired by the Hillsborough County School System. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in her memory to HPH Hospice Center, Dade City, 352-567-6837. Hodges Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Zephyrhills is making all Arrangemets.