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Thelma Gardner Obituary
1943-2019
Thelma, affectionately known as "Fenny", was born on June 20, 1943 to the union of Felton and Hazel Edward. She grew up in Washington, Louisiana where she attended Paul L. Dunbar School. She was an outstanding math student, a part of the Drama/Thespian Club, and player #10 on the basketball team. Thelma moved to Houston, Texas in the early 1960s. It was in Houston that she was afforded the opportunity to begin her own business. She purchased a store and cleaners, known as "Wheeler Street Cleaners" in Houston's historic Third Ward community. Thelma became a well-respected pillar in Third Ward serving the community for over 50 years.
Visitation Saturday, 9-10:45 AM and Funeral, 11:00 AM at the Good Hope Baptist Church, 3015 N. McGregor. Interment-Houston Memorial Gardens.
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Trinnise/Mike Felton
August 16, 2019
Dedria and family I will be praying for you all strength. I Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a loud shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds , to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
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Dr. Selma Mcdoandl
August 16, 2019
Prayers and words of condolences are extended to our dear friend Pat Pierre August and her family during their loss.
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