Obituary for Amber Nicole (Thomas) Anderson

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Amber Nicole (Thomas) Anderson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, who passed away onApril 10, 2026, at the young age of 43. On this day, Amber was reunited into the loving arms of her father,John.

Amber was born on September 20, 1982, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Rebecca Thomas and John Croy.

Her roots ran deep in the Fort Wayne and New Haven communities. She attended New Haven High Schooland later Brown Mackie College, forming lifelong friendships along the way.

As a child, Amber spent many weekends at Bell’s Rink, a place where friendships grew into lifelong bonds and friends truly became family. She carried that same sense of connection and loyalty throughout her life. Amber was a dedicated and compassionate employee at NAPA Auto Parts in New Haven, where both coworkers and customers alike came to consider her family.

Amber was fiercely empathetic, kind, and giving. She was known for stepping in to advocate for others and standing up for those who needed support the most—often putting the needs of others before her own. She was determined, hardworking, and steadfast, never backing down from a fight—whether it was her own or someone else’s. Her loyalty was unwavering, and her love was unconditional.

Amber will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Kolten Geier Thomas and Caeden Thomas; her mother, Rebecca Thomas; her grandmother, Shirley (Thomas) Warner; her sister, Misty (Thomas) Ray; her niece, Ashlyn Ray; her nephews, Braeden Ray and Parker Treesh; and many other family members and friends, including those she welcomed into her life as family.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Croy; her paternal grandparents, Albert and Lavinia Croy; her maternal grandfather, James Thomas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

We hope to honor Amber in the same way she lived her life.

Visitation will be 2:00 PM -6:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026, and 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 2, 2026with service following at 2:00 PM at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Avenue(46805).

Memorial donations in Amber’s honor may be made to the fund established for Kolten and Caeden.

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