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Thelma Jarvis Obituary

Thelma B. Jarvis

Raleigh

Thelma B. Jarvis, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her residence.

Known affectionately to her family as St. Thelma, she was a former 7-time undefeated Canadian National Diving champion and competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 1:00 Saturday, November 11, 2017 at River of Life Church 5508 Munford Rd. Raleigh, NC with the family receiving friends following the service.

Interment for the immediate family was 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 3, 2017 at Raleigh Memorial Park.

She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth L. Jarvis, Sr. and her sister, Dresda Sagador.

She is survived by: her sons, Kenneth L. Jarvis, Jr and wife Jane T. Jarvis, Roy R Jarvis; daughter, Carol Virginia Jarvis and husband Ronald Pearce Cox; 11 Grandchildren: and 12 Great Grandchildren with 3 more on the way.

Condolences may be shared at www.CapitalFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to River of Life Church in lieu of flowers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News and Observer from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2017.

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River of Life Church

5508 Munford Rd., Raleigh, NC

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