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THELMA WILLIAMS Obituary

went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2019. Thelma is survived by her beloved siblings, Barbara J. Vickers and Norman H. Williams. Visitation is Monday, January 7, 2019, 2-8:00 p.m. at THE CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME, 23000 Rockside Rd., Bedford Heights, OH 44146, where the family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Service is Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Wake and 10:30 a.m. Service at THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE COVENANT, 19000 Libby Rd, Cleveland, OH 44137.

Published by Cleveland.com from Jan. 4 to Jan. 6, 2019.
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Just found out about Thelma! She was truly a gift from God! At John Adams I was very shy and Thelma made me feel worthwhile which gave me confidence! Peace

Larry Lacheta

School

September 7, 2022

Irma R McQueen

January 15, 2019

Irma R McQueen

January 15, 2019

I am so saddened today to learn Thelma won't be helping me with my notes with the MLK chorus! She won't be picking me up to go to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship)! Nor will I have the pleasure of attending her church to see her and have a meal afterwards! Sounds so selfish but Thelma was so giving, of her talent, her time, her treasures! I thank God for the time He blessed us with her presence! I look forward to the time we get to be together for ALL eternity! God gets the glory for her gifts she shared, for the life of excellence she displayed and then, her acceptance for her soul!

Lezlee Sims

January 11, 2019

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES IN THEIR TIME OF SORROW.
I JUST FOUND OUT TO DAY OF HER PASSING. I AM IN SHOCK OVER THIS NEWS. GOD CALLED HER HOME.
SHE AND I LIVED ON THE SAME STREET WHEN WE WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL. SHE AT JOHN ADAMS AND I AT EAST TECH. WE PLAYED IN THE CLEVELAND ALL-CITY HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA. A VERY TALENTED WOMAN. WHAT A LADY, AND ONE AMAZING HARPIST!!!
I WILL MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND. REST IN PEACE THELMA WILLIAMS.

WILLIE DYCKS

January 9, 2019

I just heard about Thelma's passing and I'm heartbroken. We had a great relationship in high school and I loved her dearly. I'll miss her beautiful smile and her contagious laughter. May she rest in peace.

Roslyn Wade Gibson

January 8, 2019

A gifted and talented musician has been added to Gods choir of angels. Thelma will be missed by her earthly family and friends but she will live on through the students she influenced, her church family, loved ones and many friends. God gave her special gifts which she graciously shared with all the children and adults she touched. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Respectfully Submitted
Dr. Wenifort Washington

Wenifort Washington-Johnson

January 8, 2019

Barbara Vickers

January 8, 2019

Thelma was such an amazing beautiful person, whom I had the pleasure of knowing through her sister Barbara. I will miss the Thanksgiving gathering at her beautiful home where there was so much love, family, friends, great food and fun.

My deepest condolences to the family, please know time helps and heals.


Yvonne Taylor, Olmsted Falls, Ohio

January 7, 2019

My prayers and condolences are with all of you. Thelma and I shared many stages, events, groups, etc. and she was my colleague and later, my supervisor. Most recently we sang together in our Panhellenic Choir. I am missing my friend. May GOD comfort all of you with the beautiful memories of an amazing, talented woman: Thelma D. Williams.

Irma R. McQueen

January 7, 2019

We were absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of Thelma. I feel that I have know her forever because of our church family/ Advent. My husband hasn't know her as long, however, he was introduced when she play her harp during our wedding ceremony. I always knew I would ask Thelma to play it for me whenever that day arrived. She was wonderful as always. I simply can't imagine that harp without its rightful caretaker.

Dr. and Mrs. Reginald Dickerson/Nashville Tn.

January 7, 2019

Thelma was a warm, giving woman who will be truly missed. I knew her from Hts High where she worked with special ed children. My son probably would not be the productive young man today had she not taken him under her caring wing. Thank you Thelma and may you rest in peace as you share your musical gifts with God's angels.

Barbara Collins

January 7, 2019

Peace be unto the family this is khalid a.samad from the Farley family we lived on 153rd and then lived on Throckley next to mr and mrs.williams and i worked with Thelma at cleve.hts hs.May God bless you with peace and grant her paradise.she was and is a wonderful woman and her musical talent was amazing peace.

Khalid Samad

January 7, 2019

She played her beautiful harp at my daughter's wedding. She was a kind and wonderful person who will truly be missed!

Nancy Pringle

January 6, 2019

My Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Thelma Williams. I had the privilege of knowing Thelma for a very long time. She was always an Excellent Woman! God Bless You! She is at Peace!!

Phyllis Powell

January 6, 2019

Sympathy to the family and friends. She was so loved. She sang under JD's baton and Pearlmarie is a harpist, also.

Pearlmarie/JD Goddard

January 5, 2019

Ted Shure

January 5, 2019

Ted Shure

January 5, 2019

Thelma was a uniquely gifted person. I am deeply saddened and will miss her very much. I am blessed to have known her. Rest in peace my dear friend and tennis partner.

LaTrice Shields

January 5, 2019

I was so sorry to hear of Thelma's passing. Loved playing tennis with her and will miss her special gift of musical talent. A devoted member of the ABFCO chapter. Rest In Peace my dear Thelma.

Susan Kenney

January 5, 2019

Thelma was such an inspiration to me and so many that were touch by her musical abilities. She was a kind person. I will miss her dearly and all the long conversations we had about music.

Catherine Dillard

Friend

January 5, 2019

What a talented person with character and a personality to match. I am blessed to have known Thelma as a fellow classmate and later as a member of the Pan Hellenic Choir. One can only imagine hearing her lovely soprano voice and melodic sounds of the harp from heaven, and oh yes cheering us on as we continue to navigate our earthly life (she was a cheerleader at our high school). May God give the family peace, strength and endurance during their time of sorrow.

Gaynell Blair Wade, Rebel Classmate

January 5, 2019

Dear dear Thelma, you will be missed by many. You were a gift to all of us. Your dedication to your music, your teaching, your family, your church, and The United Negro College Fund, will be remembered by all who knew you. And God bless and keep you always. I never once heard you complain. Till we meet again my friend.

Rosemary Hogle

January 5, 2019

Rosemary Hogle

January 5, 2019

Thelma was a beautiful person and the gifted harpist for the Cleveland Women's Orchestra. Orchestra members including myself and many others in her musical family are deeply saddened at her passing.

Betsy Sullivan

January 5, 2019

Thelma was such a wonderful woman and loved by so many of her tennis friends at Western Reserve. Her bright smile and warm heart will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace dear Thelma!

Kris Allen

January 5, 2019

On behalf of the members of Master Singers Chorale of Northeast Ohio, we extend our most deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Barbara and Norman for the loss of your beloved Thelma. She was a longtime soprano member who just finished singing our Messiah concert. Thelma was a very special person and will be missed by all who knew her throughout the years. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Master Singers Chorale

January 5, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Thelma she was such a lovely lady. I loved playing tennis with her, she had such a lovely smile and a great laugh. Rest In Peace

Mary Mottershead

January 5, 2019

I worked with Thelma at the CH-UH BOE in Special Education. She was one of the most caring teachers in Special Education. She helped so many! Thelma was also musically talented, she played the harp at Shannon's wedding, it was beautiful! She was truly a remarkable person and will be missed.

Jamie Bailey

January 4, 2019

I went to John Adams High School with Thelma. We were classmates but unfortunately lost touch after graduation. I still have here high school photo (1965) with a wonderful sentiment. May she rest in eternal peace.

Becky Orosz Montague

Rebecca Orosz Montague

January 4, 2019

Rest in peace Thelma. Prayers are being lifted for you and your family.

Lisa Miotke

January 4, 2019

LISA MIOTKE

January 4, 2019

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME

23000 Rockside Rd., Bedford Heights, OH

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8

Wake

10:00 a.m.

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE COVENANT

19000 Libby Rd, Cleveland, OH

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8

Service

10:30 a.m.

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE COVENANT

19000 Libby Rd, Cleveland, OH

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Calhoun Funeral Home Rockside Road - Bedford Heights

23000 Rockside Road, Bedford, OH 44146

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