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Zoey Thomas

Zoey Linnea Thomas was a Black American from Portland, Oregon, born in 2001. She was the daughter of psychologist Dr. Lydia Thomas and became a close friend of Darren Ross and Gabe Brooks during middle school.

Family and Background

Zoey grew up in Portland with her parents, psychologist Dr. Lydia Thomas and a father identified in the current record only as Mr. Thomas. Lydia participated with the wider family in the support network around Darren and Danny Ross during the 2013 custody proceedings.

Friendships and Community Support

Zoey joined Darren and Gabe’s existing friendship during middle school. She supported Darren during the instability surrounding his parents’ household and the custody process that placed him with Danny.

After Rachel Williams transferred into Zoey’s school during winter 2013, a teacher asked Zoey to help Rachel become oriented. Zoey walked with her between classes, invited her to the group’s lunch table, and became Rachel’s first friend at the school. Rachel’s academic performance placed the two girls alongside one another at the top of their class.

Main article: Rachel Williams’s First Day at Portland Public School (Winter 2013)

Main article: Darren Ross and Zoey Thomas

Main article: Gabe Brooks and Zoey Thomas

Zoey, Gabe, Lydia, and other members of the Thomas family helped Danny and Darren move into their Portland apartment in early 2013. The move marked the beginning of Darren’s life under Danny’s legal care.

Main article: Danny and Darren Move-In Day (2013)

Zoey’s friendships with Darren and Gabe continued into adulthood. Danny’s death in 2022 affected her through her relationship with Darren, and she remained part of the support around him during the aftermath. Across the friendship, Zoey was attentive and accepting without treating Darren’s family history as the sole subject of their bond.

Memorable Quotes

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