Thelma Glover

Thelma Delouis Glover came into this world in Ringgold, Louisiana on February 15, 1918 and departed this life on August 23, 2018. She was the third child born to Ellis Roberson and Pinky Moore Roberson.

The Roberson School in Ringgold, Louisiana where Thelma received her primary education was established by her father and uncles. She attended Grambling College in Louisiana and later continued her education in Portland, Oregon in Home Health Care.

Thelma married her soul mate, Cephas Glover on November 8, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana. The couple migrated to Portland for a better life in 1943. No children were born to this union.

Shortly after relocating to Portland, Thelma continued her Christian upbringing and joined Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She was installed as a deaconess in August 1984.

Thelma worked as a domestic, an in home health care aid and a personal driver. She always managed to work in positions that were self fulfilling to her. She kept a white glove clean house and knew her way around in a kitchen. She always welcomed family and friends to come visit her home and would show them a grand time in Portland.

Some of her favorite activities were gardening, arts and crafts, cooking and travel which included several cruises. Her natural gift was being an outstanding homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cephas Glover; both parents; her brother, LeRoy Roberson; her sisters, Arrea Roberson Heath and Odessa Roberson Jackson; and nephew, Gary Jackson.

She leaves to cherish her memory her nephews and nieces, John W. Heath II of Los Angeles, CA; Thad Heath (Ruth) of Leesburg, VA; Kirk Roberson (Ina) of Chicago, IL; Troy Jackson (Pat) of Vancouver, WA; Gladis Heath Smith (William) of Los Angeles, CA; Alvinnetta Roberson Burks of Chicago, IL and Lydia Roberson Rainer (Lee) of Lorton, VA. In addition she leaves a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and her loving caregiver, Angela Gentile.

Her positive independent spirit will be missed by all.