Charlotte E. Thomas , 56, of Newburg, Maryland, a program coordinator with the Charles County Association for Handicapped and Retarded Citizens, Inc., died at Civista Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland, on Monday, October 2, 2000. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, 2000, 6-9 p.m., with prayers at 7 p.m., at Shiloh Community United Methodist Church, Newburg. Services are scheduled for Friday, October 6, at 11 a.m., officiated by the Rev. James Diggs. Memorial contributions may be made to the Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad Co. 61, 12265 Rockpoint Road, Newburg, MD 20664. Arrangements entrusted to Thornton Funeral Home , Indian Head, Maryland.