Thelma was born on April 24, 1919 and passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009.

Thelma was last known to be living in Garner, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rufus.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday at Highland Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Sunday at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner and at other times at the home of Norvell and Becky Denning, 3147 La Costa Way, Raleigh, NC.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Highland Baptist Church, 8524 Crowder Road, Raleigh, NC 27603.