Mrs. Thelma Hush

Mrs. Thelma Hush obituary

Mrs. Thelma Hush

Thelma Hush Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knox Funeral Home on Oct. 21, 2025.
Mrs. Thelma Hush was born on April 3, 1934 in Bell County to the late Huey and Della Smallwood Mason and passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the age of 91.

She was the beloved mother of Danny Mason, Richard (the late Deborah) Wilson and Doris (the late Richard) Burton; cherished grandmother of Daniel (Stacy) Jones, April Jones, Amber Wilson, the late Rick Wilson, nine great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death and now reunited with her parents and her nine siblings: Eunice Mason, Myrtle Ward, Mildred Hibbard, Ledford Mason, Donald Mason, Kelly Mason, June Gibson, Shirley Dawson and Joann Jackson. Thelma was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Her funeral service will be conducted at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home (Mt. Healthy) Wednesday, October 22 at 12 Noon.

Friends may visit at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home Wednesday after 10 A.M. until the funeral hour.

This is a courtesy announcement from the Knox Funeral Home.

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