Thelma Craig Smith

Thelma Smith Obituary

Thelma Craig-Smith, 85, the last child of the late Carey Lee and Georgiana Craig departed this life, Monday, September 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Raised on Gilmor Street in West Baltimore, Thelma was educated in the Baltimore City School System. Thelma graduated from then Coppin State College and began her teaching career with Baltimore City Public Schools. Thelma moved to New York City and served until her retirement as the principal of the Nellie K. Parker Elementary School, Hackensack, NJ. The auditorium at the Nellie K. Parker Elementary School was named in honor of Thelma for the impact she made. Thelma donated her body to the State Anatomy Board to assist with research on the cause, treatment and possibly a cure for pulmonary hypertension. As Thelma wished, no services will be held.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Sep. 25, 2024.

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