Thelma Johnson Davenport

Thelma Johnson Davenport, 91, formerly of Norfolk, Virginia, died in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 6, 2024. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1933 to Bessie Mae Pourron Johnson and Herman Leon Johnson. Thelma was a homemaker and retired from Hofheimer's Shoes at Ward's Corner.

Thelma met the love of her life, Hubert (Dave) Davenport, in Charleston, South Carolina, when Dave came to the house to return tools that he had borrowed from her father. The two were married in April 1953.

Everyone who knew Thelma knew how much she loved cooking for family and friends, sewing, reading, and watching NCIS.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert (Dave) Davenport, her parents, and four siblings.

Thelma is survived by her children Lori Davenport-Thrash, David Davenport (David Taylor), and Charles Davenport (Lori). She is also survived by grandchildren Steven (Chanel) Thrash, Samantha "Sam" Nagel, Amanda "Dandi" Davenport, Ryan Nagel, Kimberlee Davenport, and great grandchildren, Tatum Thrash, Tinsley Thrash, Braxton Horne, and Brayden Thrash. She also leaves behind a brother (Clifford Johnson) and a sister (Shirley Granger) and other close family, many nieces and nephews, and a wonderful group of long-time friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Virginia in the spring of 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St Jude Children's Research Hospital.